Relates to the salaries of certain teachers and aides employed by boards of cooperative educational services; puts limits on certain administrative and clerical expenses.
Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act; establishes the New York state nursing recruitment incentive and retention program; defines terms; provides for tuition benefits and the reimbursement of student loans if a person is a registered and licensed nurse; provides that SUNY and CUNY shall pay for a person's education if such person signs a contract stating that such person shall work in New York state as a registered nurse; makes related provisions; establishes the New York state nursing recruitment incentive and retention account.
Authorizes the state to allow counties to opt out of the county cost of medical assistance payments to any new enrollees who have either never received such benefits or who have reenrolled after a period of absence; directs the commissioner of health to apply for any and all federal waivers required to implement the provisions of this subdivision.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a statewide "Green Alert" system to help locate missing current or former military members. It specifically applies to those who have opted into the system and suffer from a mental illness, such as PTSD, or a traumatic brain injury. When a participating military member is reported missing and a law enforcement agency verifies their condition and that their disappearance poses a threat, the Department of Veterans' Services activates the alert. The Green Alert then shares relevant information with designated media outlets and may utilize dynamic message signs to aid in their safe recovery, while also including provisions for privacy and allowing military members to opt out.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows certified handicapped individuals to use ATVs on public lands *only* for transportation purposes when entering or exiting areas used for hunting during the hunting season. It specifically permits ATVs for accessing hunting grounds, not for general travel on public lands. Non-handicapped individuals remain prohibited from using ATVs on public lands except where designated for ATV use under existing rules. The change applies exclusively to transportation related to hunting access during the designated season.
Establishes a veterans in agriculture assistance and outreach program to help integrate veterans into the field of agriculture, and support veterans currently working in agriculture; designs an associated logotype for the promotion of products produced by a veteran or qualified veteran business entity.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York school districts to create policies enabling home-schooled students to try out for and join district interscholastic sports teams. It requires these students to meet the same academic, health, and behavioral standards as enrolled public school students, including annual academic verification and age/eligibility rules. Home-schooled students would only be eligible to participate with their district of residence and must arrange their own transportation. The policy is optional for school districts and does not mandate participation.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific segment of Interstate 87 (from Yonkers to Guilderland) as the "General Colin Powell Thruway" for commemorative purposes. It does not change the highway's official name or affect transportation operations, as the signage will be ceremonial only. The bill requires the transportation commissioner to install and maintain commemorative signs along this route. This is a symbolic honor for General Colin Powell, with no policy or regulatory changes to the highway system.
Maddy summaryThis bill removes a residency requirement for assistant district attorneys (ADAs) in New York State. It amends the Public Officers Law to state that ADAs are no longer required to live within the specific county where they work. The change directly affects current and future ADAs, allowing them to reside anywhere in the state while serving in their role. The law change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans to cover annual electrocardiogram (EKG) tests and their interpretation for children under 19 years old. It directly affects insured children and their families by mandating this specific preventive heart screening as part of standard pediatric care. The key provision adds EKG coverage as a required service at each well-child visit, with more frequent testing allowed if a physician orders it based on clinical judgment. This policy change ensures insurance coverage for this heart screening without requiring additional patient costs, applying to all policies issued after the bill's effective date.
