Prohibits the use of aversive conditioning which includes any procedure which causes obvious signs of physical pain, including but not limited to hitting, pinching and electric shock; prohibits the use of any procedure or punishment which denies a vulnerable person reasonable sleep, shelter, bedding, bathroom facilities and any other aspect expected of a humane existence; defines terms.
Sponsored bills
Provides for the licensing of vision impairment specialists.
Requires individuals who practice the profession of dental therapy or advanced dental therapy to be licensed and registered in the state; provides Medicaid reimbursement for dental therapy services.
Provides for findings of the state board of parole necessary for discretionary release of incarcerated individuals on parole.
Adds arts and music education as a common school branch that should be incorporated into the public school curriculum to provide a more well-rounded education for children.
Relates to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated persons age fifty-five or older.
Relates to enacting the New York state kratom consumer protection act; relates to labeling and other requirements for the sale of kratom products.
Removes certain restrictions on eligibility for personal and home care services under medicaid.
Establishes a small business tax credit for the employment of disabled persons.
Deems home instruction which is compliant with the provisions of article 65 of the education law and the home instruction requirements prescribed in the commissioner of education's regulations to be substantially equivalent in amount and quality to the instruction given to students of like age and attainments at the public schools of the city or district where the student resides.