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K 146

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 3-7, 2025, as School Breakfast Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Catalina Cruz

Requests the governor to proclaim March 3–7, 2025 as School Breakfast Week to raise awareness of school breakfast programs.

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Bill Summary · K 146

Summary: New York State Bill K 146 – Memorializing Governor to Proclaim School Breakfast Week

Overview

  • Bill Number: K 146
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 3–7, 2025, as School Breakfast Week in the State of New York
  • Classification: Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: February 28, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Catalina Cruz

Purpose and Intent

The bill is a memorializing resolution that asks the Governor to issue a proclamation designating March 3–7, 2025 as School Breakfast Week in New York State. The resolution expresses recognition of the importance of school breakfast programs in supporting students’ health, nutrition, and academic success, and it invites awareness and observation across the state during that designated week.

Key Provisions

  • Proclamation Request: The core provision is a request to Governor Hochul to proclaim March 3–7, 2025 as School Breakfast Week.
  • Statement of Purpose: The resolution emphasizes the value of school breakfast programs in enhancing student well-being and learning outcomes.
  • Observance Encouragement: While not binding or prescriptive, the resolution commonly implies encouragement for schools, districts, and community organizations to observe and recognize the week.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 28, 2025
  • Legislative Actions:
    • February 28, 2025 – REFERRED TO CALENDAR (listed twice)
    • March 3, 2025 – ADOPTED (listed twice)
  • Adoption Status: The bill is listed as ADOPTED, indicating it has passed as a memorializing resolution. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not authorize new spending or create new programs; it serves to recognize and request a gubernatorial proclamation.

Impact and Affected Parties

  • Statewide Impact: Primarily symbolic, aimed at raising awareness of the importance of school breakfast programs and encouraging statewide recognition during the specified week.
  • Who Is Affected: Students and families who participate in or benefit from school breakfast programs, school administrators, educators, and organizations involved in nutrition advocacy.
  • Governance: The Governor would issue a proclamation if she chooses to act on the resolution.

Additional Notes

  • The sponsor is Assemblymember Catalina Cruz.
  • This type of measure does not create statutory changes or funding; its effect lies in public acknowledgment and ceremonial advocacy to promote awareness of School Breakfast Week.

If you’d like, I can add a brief context section outlining the typical impact of School Breakfast Week observances or compare this bill to similar memorializing resolutions in other states.

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

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