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K 107

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 15, 2025, as National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Eachus

A ceremonial NY resolution urging Governor Hochul to proclaim February 15, 2025 as National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, honoring SROs with no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · K 107

Summary: Bill K 107 – Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim February 15, 2025 as National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day (New York)

Overview

Bill K 107 is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution that asks the Governor of New York to issue a proclamation recognizing February 15, 2025, as National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day within the State of New York. The measure is sponsored by Christopher Eachus (primary). It is classified as a resolution rather than a law.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is to publicly acknowledge and honor School Resource Officers (SROs) for their roles in schools and communities.
  • The bill seeks an official proclamation from Governor Kathy Hochul designating a specific day (February 15, 2025) as National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day in New York.

Key Provisions

  • Request to the Governor: Memorialize Governor Hochul to proclaim February 15, 2025, as National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day in New York.
  • Nature of measure: Ceremonial and symbolic; it does not create or change statutory requirements, funding, or enforcement mechanisms.
  • Scope: Applies within the State of New York and targets official recognition by the Governor.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Government and public institutions: State government leadership and agencies may implement or acknowledge the proclamation.
  • School communities: Schools, districts, SRO programs, and law enforcement partners may observe or recognize the designated day.
  • General public: Awareness and appreciation of SROs could be heightened in schools and communities.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 11, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to calendar on February 11, 2025 (listed twice in the record, likely reflecting chamber processing).
  • Adopted: February 12, 2025 (record shows two “ADOPTED” entries, indicating passage by the chamber(s)).
  • Status: ADOPTED. As a memorial, the measure is typically transmitted to the Governor for signature or awaiting proclamation without creating enforceable laws or budgets.

Fiscal Implications

  • Typically none for a memorial resolution itself. As a ceremonial measure, it does not authorize new spending or create a mandate.
  • If the Governor issues a proclamation, any associated observance would be voluntary and not financially mandated by the bill.

Sponsor

  • Christopher Eachus (primary sponsor).

Bottom Line

K 107 is a concise, ceremonial resolution that expresses the New York Legislature’s support for recognizing SROs by urging Governor Hochul to proclaim February 15, 2025, as National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day in New York. It has been adopted by the Legislature and sent to the Governor for potential proclamation.

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

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