Directs the state department of education to place a moratorium on the use of Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) until certain requirements are met; relates to the high school equivalency account.
Relates to a minority and women-owned business enterprise participation goal requirement in order to receive exemption of new multiple dwellings from local taxation.
Provides an earned income tax credit to youth workers; increases the standard deduction for individuals eighteen to twenty-four years of age; provides for the deduction of student loan interest; provides for the expiration of such provisions.
Requires certain reports of public authorities are published via the public authorities reporting information system and shall not require login credentials.
Authorizes owners of mobile barber shops to obtain barber shop owner's licenses provided that they can furnish proof of proper layout, adequate equipment for the shop, sanitary conditions in the shop and good moral character.
Relates to allergy awareness and training in restaurants; requires allergen awareness training; requires certification within thirty days after hire date.
Enacts the HIRE NY act to provide zero interest loans through the urban development corporation for hiring by micro-businesses with fewer than five employees.
Allows a person with a master's of social work degree who meets certain requirements to file to be licensed within one year after the effective date of this act.
Allows commuter vans to accept hails from prospective passengers in the street; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Requires the creation of a database to track the issuance of contracts by public authorities and state agencies with minority and women-owned businesses.