Requires the certification or training of teachers, administrators and instructors in the area of dyslexia and related disorders.
Creates a private right of action for improper debt collection procedures; allows plaintiffs to recover punitive damages and reasonable attorneys' fees.
Requires that all special education students attending schools scheduled to be closed or to undergo a significant change be assigned to new schools prior to the implementation of the closing or change.
Prohibits contracts for the purchase or lease of consumer goods from restricting venue in an action relating to such contract.
Relates to requiring additional notice for real property tax exemptions for senior citizens.
Prohibits an owner from adjusting the amount of preferential rent, rent charged and paid by the tenant which is less than the legal regulated rent for the housing accommodation, upon the renewal of a lease; only allows the owner to make such adjustments upon a vacancy which is not the result of the failure of the owner to maintain a habitable residence.
Establishes the aging in place task force, and provides for its powers and duties.
Authorizes the seizure and impoundment of all terrain vehicles and off-highway motorcycles operated in violation of the vehicle and traffic law in a city having a population of one million or more.
Relates to prohibiting employers from seeking salary history from prospective employees; prohibits employer compensation discrimination based on sex, race, or national origin and implements a state policy of a fair, non-biased compensation structure.
Establishes the gun research safety fund; monies of the fund shall be expended to the department of health and the state university of New York for gun research safety; the department of health and the state university of New York shall provide grants for the purpose of advancing and financing gun research safety; makes an appropriation therefor.
