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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Bullying Prevention Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe DeStefano

Memorializes Governor Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Bullying Prevention Month in New York, a symbolic push to raise awareness and boost anti-bullying efforts with no new costs.

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Bill Summary · K 323

Summary: Bill K 323 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim April 2025 as Bullying Prevention Month (New York)

Overview

Bill K 323 is a resolution in the New York State Legislature that would memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating April 2025 as Bullying Prevention Month in the State of New York. It is classified as a resolution, meaning it does not create new law or authorize spending but expresses the Legislature’s formal position and requests action by the Governor. The measure has been adopted by the Legislature.

Purpose and Intent

  • To raise statewide awareness about bullying and its prevention.
  • To encourage schools, families, and communities across New York to engage in anti-bullying efforts during April 2025.
  • To request the Governor to issue an official proclamation designating April 2025 as Bullying Prevention Month within the state.

Key Provisions

  • The bill would memorialize the Governor to proclaim April 2025 as Bullying Prevention Month in New York.
  • As a resolution, it sets forth the Legislature’s call for a gubernatorial proclamation rather than creating new administrative rules, programs, or funding.
  • The measure does not itself establish new state mandates or budgetary allocations; any activities would rely on voluntary participation by schools and community organizations following the Governor’s proclamation.

Legislative Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: April 7, 2025.
  • Referred to Calendar: April 7, 2025 (the bill was placed on the legislative calendar).
  • Adopted: April 8, 2025 (the resolution was adopted by the Legislature).
  • Sponsor: Joe DeStefano (primary).

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Joe DeStefano.

Potential Impact

  • Symbolic and awareness-building effect: reinforces the importance of bullying prevention efforts across schools and communities in New York.
  • May encourage schools to highlight anti-bullying programs, student support initiatives, and community resources during the proclaimed month.
  • No direct fiscal impact or new regulatory requirements are created by the resolution itself; any related programs would depend on subsequent actions by the Governor, schools, districts, or other stakeholders.

Summary for Readers

This measure is a ceremonial resolution that seeks the Governor’s proclamation of April 2025 as Bullying Prevention Month in New York. It reflects legislative support for focusing attention on bullying prevention but does not enact policy or funding by itself.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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