Requires the department of education to establish professional development programs in culturally responsive instruction and provide access to those programs on its website.
Sen. John Liu
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Relates to pendency placements in a school district in a city having a population of one million or more.
Directs the chancellor of the New York city school district to establish, in consultation with the metropolitan transportation authority, a student fare program to provide three free fares each weekday to New York city students who live a half mile or more from the school they attend.
Relates to allowing two automatic free transfers for riders using pay-per-ride Metrocards.
Directs the commissioner of health to require each licensed home care service agency to submit an infection control plan and periodic reports detailing measures taken to protect clients from infection.
Relates to notices of violation of the city of New York's solid waste recycling laws; requires a photograph of the alleged violation to be mailed with the ticket.
Lowers the blood alcohol concentration required for driving while intoxicated from .08 of one per centum to .05, and for aggravated driving while intoxicated from .18 per centum to .12.
Authorizes certain owners of residential real property in the city of New York to opt out of planned city tree planting.
Relates to the adjudication of parking infractions.
Requires the instruction on the importance of Yu Gwan-Sun and her contribution as a globally recognized human rights activist for students in grades 9-12.