Authorizes the commissioner of education to implement a purple star schools program to recognize schools and school districts which demonstrate a commitment to assisting military-connected students and their families.
Waives the fee for a commercial driver's license for a member of the military or a veteran when they submit an application for military skills test waiver as part of his or her application.
Enacts the Health Care Nondiscrimination Act of 2023.
Designates September 11th as a public holiday to be known as September 11th Memorial and Remembrance Day.
Requires the Catholic Archdiocese follow certain procedures during the consolidation or merger of churches including requiring a vote by the parish councils and trustees of the consolidating or merging churches.
Establishes the office of organized retail theft within the department of law to receive and investigate complaints from any source, or upon its own initiative, of allegations involving the use and role of organized retail theft.
Develops comprehensive assessment centers for autism spectrum disorders; provides grants for their development and lays out reporting and research requirements.
Permits tuition assistance program awards to be made to part-time students enrolled in certain degree granting institutions chartered or authorized by the New York state board of regents.
Directs the MTA to establish a half fare rate program for veterans.
Increases the frequency of pretrial release data reporting to every four months.
