Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2-8, 2025, as School Social Worker Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Didi Barrett

Requests the Governor proclaim March 2–8, 2025 as School Social Worker Week in NY to recognize and honor the role of school social workers.

ADOPTED

Summary of Bill K 145: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2-8, 2025, as School Social Worker Week in the State of New York

Overview

Bill K 145 is a memorializing resolution (a non-binding ceremonial measure) introduced on February 28, 2025, and currently adopted. Its central purpose is to urge the Governor to proclaim March 2–8, 2025, as School Social Worker Week in New York. The primary sponsor is Assemblymember Didi Barrett.

Purpose and Intent

The bill seeks official state recognition of school social workers by requesting a gubernatorial proclamation designating a specific week (March 2–8, 2025) as School Social Worker Week.

By memorializing the Governor, the measure aims to highlight the important role of school social workers in supporting students’ social-emotional well-being, mental health, and educational outcomes.

Key Provisions

Requests the Governor to issue a proclamation declaring March 2–8, 2025, as School Social Worker Week in New York.

Includes ceremonial language underscoring the value and contributions of school social workers to students, families, and school communities.

Typically, such resolutions do not create new law, authorize spending, or impose new duties; they serve as a formal commendation and call for observance.

If a proclamation is issued, the observance would be ceremonial and community-focused, encouraging schools and communities to recognize school social workers during the designated week.

Impact and Beneficiaries

Directly affects: School social workers, students, families, educators, school districts, and state education stakeholders by recognizing and validating the profession.

Indirectly impacts public awareness of the critical role of school social workers in addressing student well-being and academic success.

Procedural History and Timeline

Introduced: February 28, 2025.

Legislative actions: Referred to calendar on February 28, 2025 (listed twice in the record), subsequently adopted on March 3, 2025.

Status: Adopted (the resolution has passed through the legislative bodies to urge the Governor’s proclamation).

Sponsorship

Primary sponsor: Assemblymember Didi Barrett.

Notes

As a memorializing resolution, K 145 does not create enforceable laws or allocate funds. Its effect is ceremonial, serving to advocate for official recognition by the Governor.

The outcome depends on the Governor issuing a proclamation designating March 2–8, 2025, as School Social Worker Week.