Requires the regents exam to be waived for any student who scores a 3, 4 or 5 on the advanced placement examination in the subject of the regents exam.
Requires unanimous agreement between management, the gaming commission and the horsemen's association representative before race days can be cancelled, as well as language requiring cancelled race days to be made up.
Requires the commissioner of education to make recommendations to the board of regents relating to the adoption of instruction in climate science in senior high schools.
Requires contractors receiving public funds to pay amounts owed to small businesses and minority-owned business enterprises within seven days of receipt of payment from state agencies.
Requires contractors receiving public funds to pay amounts owed to small businesses and minority-owned business enterprises within seven days of receipt of payment from state agencies.
Establishes an office of special education services within the state education department to administer programs for children with disabilities to be headed by an assistant commissioner appointed by the board of regents.