Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2025, as Early Intervention Awareness Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jen Lunsford

Requests the Governor to proclaim September 2025 as Early Intervention Awareness Month to promote awareness and engagement without creating new laws or funding.

ADOPTED

Basic Information

Bill Number: K 461

Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2025 as Early Intervention Awareness Month in the State of New York

Classification: Resolution (memorializing)

Status: Adopted

Introduced: May 7, 2025

Sponsor: Jen Lunsford (primary)

Legislative Actions:

2025-05-07: REFERRED TO CALENDAR
2025-05-08: ADOPTED

Note: As a memorializing resolution, the bill is a ceremonial measure. It does not itself create or modify law or authorize spending; rather, it requests the Governor to issue a proclamation.

Purpose and Key Provisions

Main Purpose: To formally memorialize the Governor of New York to proclaim September 2025 as Early Intervention Awareness Month in the State of New York.

Core Provision (implicit): A proclamation by the Governor designating September 2025 as Early Intervention Awareness Month, with statewide observance and advocacy aligned to raise awareness about early intervention services for young children with developmental delays or disabilities.

No Legislative Substantive Change: The resolution does not establish new programs, authorize funding, or create new state mandates. It serves to recognize and promote awareness of early intervention efforts.

Who Would Be Affected

Primary Beneficiaries/Stakeholders: Families with young children who may benefit from early intervention services, early childhood educators, healthcare providers, therapists, and local agencies involved in early childhood development.

Statewide Impact: Heightened public awareness and recognition of early intervention resources and services across communities in New York, potentially encouraging local events, education, and collaboration.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

Timeline:

Introduced May 7, 2025.
Referred to Calendar on May 7, 2025.
Adopted by the Legislature on May 8, 2025 (as indicated by the actions).

Next Steps: The Governor would need to issue a proclamation designating September 2025 as Early Intervention Awareness Month. The bill’s effect is realized through that gubernatorial proclamation and any accompanying observances or communications.

Practical Impact and Context

Nature of Action: Ceremonial, non-binding resolution intended to honor and promote awareness of early intervention programs and the importance of early support for young children.

Potential Outcomes: Increased media and community attention, more opportunities for schools, medical providers, and families to engage in awareness activities during September 2025; no direct budgetary or regulatory changes resulting from the bill itself.

Summary

K 461 is a memorializing resolution sponsored by Assembly member Jen Lunsford that, once adopted, seeks a gubernatorial proclamation designating September 2025 as Early Intervention Awareness Month in New York. It is a non-binding, ceremonial measure intended to promote awareness and community engagement around early intervention services for young children, with no new legal obligations or funding attached.

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