Requires a joint report by the state board of elections and state education department concerning the safety of students and staff at schools used as polling places for elections.
Relates to the mayoral control of the city school district of the city of New York; relates to the appointment of members of the New York city school board of education; provides four of the members of such board shall be appointed by the city council and shall include parent representatives, a member from a college or university and a member of a community district education council; provides that the board shall appoint the chancellor.
Creates a college preparation expense tax credit for up to three years per child/individual for up to $500 per year for qualified college preparation expenses.
Provides that an employer may not take retaliatory action against a person who protests against or discloses any bribery or attempted bribery of a public official.
Requires landlords to provide fire extinguishers in all rented apartments; authorizes the promulgation of standards related thereto.
Establishes a joint venture program for minority- and women-owned business enterprises.
Relates to the subdivision of rent stabilized apartments.
Relates to death and felony crime reports in certain adult care facilities.
Clarifies that enhanced tuition awards are for attendance at private degree granting institutions of higher education.
Relates to assistance for certain small businesses including dry cleaners and those that practice nail specialty for necessary code related improvements.
