Requires a certified dietitian, pursuant to the education law, on-site during hours of operation in order to apply as a comprehensive care center for eating disorders.
Reforms the education requirements for persons who want to become certified public accountants; provides alternative pathways to being certified as certified public accountants.
Enacts "Stella's law"; requires a staff member certified in first aid, CPR, and the Heimlich maneuver to be present in school cafeterias during lunchtimes.
Requires amusement device operators to be at least 16 years old, trained in the use and function of all normal and emergency operating controls, and the proper use of the amusement device; requires the operator to be in the immediate vicinity of the main control panel during operation of the amusement device; prohibits operators from operating more than one device at a time.
Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to develop and approve operational safety plans prior to the deployment of any employee in hazardous conditions; requires the plan to include a comprehensive risk assessment identifying potential hazards associated with the deployment, mitigation measures to address identified risks, detailed information on team composition, identification of an on-site authorized person responsible for overseeing operations, a clear chain of command, emergency contact information for all team members, and evacuation procedures.
Reforms the education requirements for persons who want to become certified public accountants; provides alternative pathways to being certified as certified public accountants.
Authorizes holders of certain operating certificates for treatment of persons with developmental disabilities to employ or contract with applied behavior analysts and mental health counselors.
Permits the widow of Luis Palermo to apply for a World Trade Center related accidental death benefit for participation in the rescue, recovery, and clean-up operations as a member of the Nassau county police department.
Relates to the transparency and quality of care of operators of adult care facilities; requires certain applicants for adult care facilities to provide an opportunity for public comment on the application.