Clarifies the application of standardized testing requirements to the general education development exam by explicitly including it in the definition of "standardized test" and "test".
Relates to the scheduling of a fact finding hearing after the issuance of a temporary order of protection in family court; provides that such hearing shall be scheduled no later than 14 days after the temporary order is issued.
Requires applicants for certain nursing licenses and certifications to complete a course in the prevention of human trafficking; directs the commissioners of education and health to develop such training and regulations; directs that certain forfeited funds be used to reimburse actual costs expended for the development of such training.
Establishes the "New York's Own combat veterans healthcare choice program act" to establish tax free savings accounts to pay the healthcare costs of combat veterans on active duty during Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom, until covered by the federal government; directs the division of military and naval affairs to establish a registry of Afghanistan and Iraq veterans.
Includes land used for processing or retail merchandising of agricultural products within the real property tax exemption for land used in agricultural production.
Provides for the admissibility of a victim's outcry and disclosures in cases of sexual abuse regardless of when the disclosure was made relative to the abuse.
Relates to requirements for licensure of mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists and providing mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists authority to give diagnosis.
Authorizes the possession of a firearm, shotgun or rifle in certain sport shooting and target practice facilities; provides that current restrictions on possession of a firearm, shotgun or rifle shall not include otherwise lawful possession for the purpose of participating in shooting sports, including practice and competition.