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J 118

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 5-9, 2025, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Roxanne Persaud

Memorializes the governor to proclaim May 5–9, 2025 as Teacher Appreciation Week in New York; a symbolic, nonbinding honor with minimal cost, celebrating teachers.

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Bill Summary · J 118

Summary: Bill J 118 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 5–9, 2025 as Teacher Appreciation Week

Overview

Bill J 118 is a resolution that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating May 5–9, 2025, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the State of New York. The measure is classified as a resolution and, as of January 14, 2025, has been adopted by the Legislature. It is not a legislative mandate or new law; it seeks an official proclamation from the governor recognizing teachers.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and celebrate the contributions of teachers across New York.
  • Highlight the importance of high-quality education and the role of educators in student success.
  • Secure an official state-level acknowledgment through a gubernatorial proclamation for the week of May 5–9, 2025.

Key Provisions

  • Requirement: The Governor would issue a proclamation designating May 5–9, 2025 as Teacher Appreciation Week in New York.
  • Nature of the provision: Non-binding recognition by the legislature urging executive action; it does not create new programs, funding, or regulatory requirements.
  • Dates specified: May 5, 2025 (Monday) through May 9, 2025 (Friday) as the recognized week.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary audience: Teachers and the broader education community in New York, which may be celebrated or highlighted through public messaging and events prompted by the proclamation.
  • Governmental impact: Minimal direct fiscal impact; primarily symbolic acknowledgment intended to elevate awareness and appreciation for educators.
  • Public/educational impact: Potential encouragement for schools, communities, and students to recognize and honor teachers during the designated week.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: January 9, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to Finance on January 9, 2025; subsequently reported to calendar for consideration and adopted by the legislature on January 14, 2025.
  • Status: ADOPTED (as a resolution) and transmitted for potential gubernatorial proclamation.
  • Sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud (primary).

Additional Context

  • As a memorializing resolution, the bill does not amend statutes or authorize new programs. Its effect rests on the Governor’s action to issue the proclamation, which would publicly acknowledge Teacher Appreciation Week within New York.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to how similar proclamations have been used in other states or years, or draft a one-page explainer for teachers and school administrators detailing how to participate in activity ideas during the proclaimed week.

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

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