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K 168

Welcoming students from Thurgood Marshall Academy's National Honor Society and Student Government organizations to the Legislative Chambers in Albany, New York, on March 19, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Landon Dais and 1 co-sponsor

K 168 formally welcomes Thurgood Marshall Academy NHS and Student Government to the NY Legislature for a ceremonial visit, recognizing their achievement and civic engagement.

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Bill Summary · K 168

K 168 — Summary

Overview

K 168 is a ceremonial legislative resolution adopted to welcome students from Thurgood Marshall Academy’s National Honor Society (NHS) and Student Government to the Legislative Chambers in Albany, New York, on March 19, 2025. The bill is classified as a resolution and has been adopted by the legislature on the same day it was introduced.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally recognize and welcome the NHS members and Student Government participants from Thurgood Marshall Academy.
  • To promote civic engagement and provide a ceremonial opportunity for students to visit the Legislature, meet legislators, and observe legislative proceedings.
  • To serve as a non-binding, symbolic gesture that honors student leadership, academic achievement, and service.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition of Thurgood Marshall Academy’s National Honor Society and their Student Government organizations.
  • Establishment of a specific visit date: March 19, 2025, in Albany, New York.
  • Ceremonial invitation or invitation-like acknowledgment for the students to attend the Legislative Chambers and participate in the designated event.
  • Explicit statement that the resolution is ceremonial, not a statute or regulatory change, and does not impose new legal requirements or create fiscal obligations beyond standard ceremonial activities.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Students from Thurgood Marshall Academy’s NHS and Student Government.
  • Secondary: Thurgood Marshall Academy, the New York State Legislature, and the public who may benefit from enhanced civic engagement and youth outreach.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 5, 2025.
  • Adopted: March 5, 2025.
  • Event tied to the resolution: March 19, 2025, in Albany, NY.
  • Nature: A resolution (ceremonial) rather than a law or statutory change.

Impacts and Rationale

  • Positive impact on youth engagement and education by providing a formal acknowledgment and opportunity for students to engage with state government.
  • Enhances relationships between the Legislature and educational institutions, potentially inspiring future civic participation.
  • No substantive policy change or regulatory impact; primary value is ceremonial recognition and a structured visit experience.

Fiscal/Administrative Considerations

  • Resolutions typically imply minimal to no fiscal impact; any costs would be administrative (logistics for the visit) and likely accommodated within existing legislative operations.

Notes

  • Version content for K 168 is not provided beyond the basic bill metadata; the summary reflects the described purpose and typical elements of a ceremonial resolution.

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

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