February 1, 2023
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Intro 660-A Establishes Programs to Help High School Students with Disabilities Transition to Higher Education
Intro 559-A allows New Yorkers to ‘skip things’ and reduce plastic tableware waste when ordering takeout and food delivery
New York – New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed two bills into law today. The first is to help high school students with disabilities transition into higher education, and the second is to reduce unnecessary waste of single-use plastic when ordering takeout and food delivery. Secure a more sustainable future. Intro 660-A focuses on students with disabilities, following Mayor Adams’ announcement to expand preschool special education seats across his five boroughs for young New Yorkers with disabilities It builds on the City’s commitment to serve students with disabilities of all ages. high school. Intro 559-A — also known as the “Skip the Stuff” bill — allows restaurants and food delivery platforms to skip packages of utensils, additional food containers, and condiments for take-out and delivery orders, unless the customer specifies otherwise. , is prohibited from providing napkins to customers. Reduce the use of unnecessary single-use plastics.
“I am proud to be able to sign these two bills today. rice field. Mayor Adams. “Achieving success while attending higher education is more than just being able to attend classes and study. It provides support and helps make it easier for students with disabilities to enroll in higher education.This second law aims to create a sustainable future by reducing the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills. Intro 559-A allows New Yorkers to “skip stuff” when ordering takeout or delivery, keeping virgin plastic from ending up in landfills and saving it for generations to come. We can also make our cities greener. ”
“The transition from high school to tertiary education can be difficult,” he said. Brendan McGuire, City Hall Chief Attorney. “This law seeks to improve New Yorkers’ access to disability resources in higher education and reflects this administration’s continued commitment to supporting New Yorkers with disabilities.”
“Today’s bill signing moves us one step away from single-use plastics. Deputy Mayor of Operations Meera Joshi“New York City is the takeout capital of the world, and removing unnecessary waste from takeout orders is a necessary step towards a cleaner, greener city.”
“This is why Intro 660-A is so important to ensuring that students with disabilities have the choice of services they need to reach higher education and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.” Christina Currie, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities.“I would like to thank Mayor Adams for his continued support and belief in the future of young New Yorkers.
“Almost every New Yorker has it: an old take-out fork, a spoon served with forgotten soup, and a horrible drawer full of chopsticks from days gone by. And that plastic takes up space in your home.” Do you know what’s worse than doing? Abandoned for centuries in a landfill is a silent memorial that will outlive the original restaurant by hundreds of years.” New York City Health Commissioner Jessica Tisch“The ‘Skip the Stuff’ bill is a small change to reduce plastic waste.
“Small businesses are ready to change the status quo and ‘skip the staff’. It is common sense public policy that will help both their interests and the environment in the fight against climate change.” .” New York City Small Business Services Commissioner Kevin D. Kim“Education comes first. This law provides a powerful entry point for businesses to reduce plastic and waste and set themselves up to keep our cities cleaner for the next generation.”
Intro 660-A — Sponsored by New York City Councilman Eric Dinowitz — Establishes a program to help high school students with disabilities who transfer into higher education institutions and help them access related supports. The legislation ensures that New York City high school students with disabilities are supported during their transition to higher education and have the resources they need for a smooth transition.
Intro 559-A — Sponsored by New York City Councilman Marjorie Velazquez — Allows food service establishments, food delivery carriers, and food delivery platforms to provide customers with utensils, additional food containers, condiment packets, and Do not provide napkins to order unless specifically requested by the customer. As New York City continues to fight the effects of climate change, this law will reduce the amount of waste in the city’s waste stream and limit the use of single-use plastics.
“The council is focused on enacting smart, practical legislation that furthers the city’s commitment to fairness, sustainability, and support for all New Yorkers,” he said. New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams“Now that the ‘Skip the Staff’ bill is signed into law, small businesses will be able to cut costs and reduce waste. Our laws to help will help them succeed in their pursuit of higher education and beyond.Alderman Marjorie Velázquez for her leadership on these important pieces of legislation. and Eric Dinowitz, the aldermen for their support, and Mayor Adams for officially signing the bill.”
“After more than a decade as a public school special education teacher, I am very excited that this administration is sending a clear signal that students with disabilities are a priority.” New York City Councilman Eric Dinowitz. “Based on my experience in the classroom, this bill will ease the transition from high school to college and ensure future success. I want to thank you.”
With ‘Intro 559, ‘Skip the Stuff’ signed into law, we have the opportunity to put money back into small business pockets while minimizing the city’s carbon footprint and making New York more sustainable. I am in a city where it is possible. New York City Councilman Marjorie Velázquez, Chairman, Consumer and Worker Protection Commission“If we continue to use single-use plastics and other non-recyclable items, future generations will be affected.”
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