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NY K00069

NY K00069
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 7, 2025, as Students with Disabilities Advocacy Day in the State of New York


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Introduced
01/31/2025
In Committee
01/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
02/03/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/03/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 7, 2025, as Students with Disabilities Advocacy Day in the State of New York

AI Summary

This resolution calls on Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim February 7, 2025, as Students with Disabilities Advocacy Day in New York State, recognizing the importance of supporting students with disabilities in higher education. The resolution highlights that over 90,000 students with disabilities are currently attending degree-granting colleges and universities in New York, and emphasizes the need to provide necessary resources, reasonable accommodations, and support services to help these students achieve academic success. The legislative body affirms that students with disabilities are valuable contributors to the state's workforce and future prosperity, and seeks to raise awareness about removing barriers to education and promoting full participation in society. By memorializing this day, the resolution aims to foster understanding, recognize achievements, and continue efforts to support students with disabilities in their educational journeys across public and private institutions of higher learning in New York State.

Sponsors (71)

Khaleel Anderson (D)* Joe Angelino (R)* Didi Barrett (D)* Karl Brabenec (R)* Harry Bronson (D)* Keith Brown (R)* Chris Burdick (D)* Marianne Buttenschon (D)* Patrick Carroll (D)* Bill Conrad (D)* Vivian Cook (D)* Brian Cunningham (D)* Maritza Davila (D)* Joe DeStefano (R)* Michael Durso (R)* Chris Eachus (D)* Harvey Epstein (D)* Mike Fitzpatrick (R)* Jeff Gallahan (R)* Jarett Gandolfo (R)* Jodi Giglio (R)* Deborah Glick (D)* Jessica González-Rojas (D)* Scott Gray (R)* Judy Griffin (D)* Steve Hawley (R)* Andrew Hevesi (D)* Alicia Hyndman (D)* Josh Jensen (R)* Billy Jones (D)* Rebecca Kassay (D)* Paula Kay (D)* Anna Kelles (D)* Dana Levenberg (D)* Jen Lunsford (D)* Donna Lupardo (D)* Brian Maher (R)* Brian Manktelow (R)* John McDonald (D)* Karen McMahon (D)* Demond Meeks (D)* Daniel Norber (R)* Misha Novakhov (R)* Kwani O'Pharrow (D)* Amy Paulin (D)* Sam Pirozzolo (R)* Steven Raga (D)* Karines Reyes (D)* Gabriella Romero (D)* Linda Rosenthal (D)* Nily Rozic (D)* Angelo Santabarbara (D)* Nader Sayegh (D)* Thomas Schiavoni (D)* Rebecca Seawright (D)* Joseph Sempolinski (R)* Maryjane Shimsky (D)* Jo Anne Simon (D)* Tony Simone (D)* Matt Simpson (R)* Matt Slater (R)* Doug Smith (R)* Robert Smullen (R)* Michaelle Solages (D)* Steve Stern (D)* Chris Tague (R)* Yudelka Tapia (D)* Mary Beth Walsh (R)* David Weprin (D)* Carrie Woerner (D)* John Zaccaro (D)*

Last Action

adopted (on 02/03/2025)

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