Establishes a temporary task force on the variable supplements fund program to make findings and recommendations.
Establishes a Black Leadership Institute within the state university of New York as an initiative for Black leaders in higher education with a mission to retain and grow from within SUNY a greater proportion of Black professionals at SUNY campuses; creates an eight member advisory council.
Requires school districts to provide instructional programming and services in reading and literacy which are evidence based and aligned with state standards; requires teachers in grades pre-K through five to attend professional development courses in reading education.
Provides for the advance payment of the earned income tax credit to qualifying employees.
Requires training in developmental disability awareness and sensitivity and cultural competency, sensitivity and implicit bias for child protective services workers.
Provides that veterans who are NY residents may use state parks, recreation facilities and historic sites without fees.
Permits the detention of juveniles with adults when no other facility is available within fifty miles.
Prohibits the retail sale of flavored tobacco products and accessories; imposes a fine of not more than five hundred dollars for each infraction.
Requires the state shall offer a statewide emergency services internet protocol network (ESINet) available for connection to local public safety answering points (PSAPs).
Enacts the democracy preservation act; prohibits contributions by foreign-influenced business entities; requires certification.
