Enacts the manufacturer disclosure and transparency act requiring prescription drug manufacturers to notify the attorney general of arrangements between pharmaceutical manufacturers resulting in the delay of the introduction of generic medications.
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.
Allows schools to provide water safety instruction to students in grades kindergarten through twelve; allows for the commissioner of education to provide technical assistance to develop curricula for water safety instruction.
Requires screening incarcerated individuals for eligibility in the supplemental nutrition assistance program prior to release and assistance in applying for such programs; requires officials to seek waivers from the USDA for eligibility for such program.
Provides for findings of the state board of parole necessary for discretionary release of incarcerated individuals on parole.
Enacts the safer consumption services act which provides for the establishment of a program to provide safe injection sites.
Establishes the nail salon minimum standards council act; establishes the nail salon minimum standards council which shall investigate wages and standards within the nail salon industry and submit recommendations on minimum wages, regulations and standards for nail salon workers.
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 the number and duties of assistant principals to be assigned to the schools in the city school district of the city of New York.
