Establishes a division of early childhood within the office of children and family services to coordinate, consolidate and integrate early childhood programs.
Maddy summaryBill A 4386 designates November 1st of each year as "Military Opportunities Day," a day of commemoration in New York State. It adds this observance to the state's existing calendar of designated commemorative days, which includes dates honoring events like Veterans' Days and historical figures. The bill does not create new policies, programs, or benefits; it simply establishes a formal recognition date. This is a procedural change with no direct impact on specific groups or funding.
Provides that any applicant who cultivates for sale or sells cannabis, cannabis products, medical cannabis, or any product marketed or labeled as such, without having an appropriate registration, license or permit therefor, shall be deemed ineligible to receive or renew a license to sell cannabis.
Requires the level of assessment for state equalization rates for the Farmingdale union free school district and the Amityville union free school districts which are located in the same town, but in different counties, to be calculated at the same time and on a regular basis.
Provides that an applicant with a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering technology and an applicant with a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering shall have the same number of education and experience credit requirements, shall have the same eligibility for an identification card as "an engineer in training", as well as examination and examination eligibility requirements.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's workers' compensation law to prevent employers from requiring employees to use paid time off before taking family leave. It expands the definition of "family leave" to include situations where an employee's family member (spouse, domestic partner, child, or parent) is on active military duty within the U.S. (including contiguous states, Hawaii, Alaska, or territories). The law directly affects employees needing leave to care for a family member with a serious health condition, bond with a newborn/adopted child, or address military-related exigencies. The policy change takes effect immediately, ensuring employees can access family leave without exhausting other accrued time first.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 7612) proposes a ceremonial dedication of a specific segment of State Route 110 in Babylon, Suffolk County, to "De La Soul Way." It requires installing commemorative signage for the portion between Smith Street and Great Neck Road but explicitly states the highway's official name will remain unchanged. The bill has no substantive policy impact on transportation, traffic, or funding - it is purely symbolic. The measure is currently pending in the Transportation Committee.
Extends the powers of the monitor of the Wyandanch union free school district to include overriding of any resolutions or motions; authorizes the monitor to direct the board, superintendent, and/or other school district officers to undergo any necessary training; grants the monitor the power to approve or disapprove the appointment of the superintendent by the board of education; requires an academic improvement plan to be developed by the board of education and the monitor.
Establishes the paired testing program and compliance fee to determine if any real estate broker, real estate salesperson or employee or agent thereof is using unlawful discriminatory practices; creates the paired testing program fund.
Relates to first responders, including correction officers, coming into contact with saliva by spitting, throwing, tossing, or expelling from or by an individual.
