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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 3, 2025, as Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Day in New York State, coinciding with International SEL Day. The resolution highlights the importance of social emotional learning, which is a process that helps individuals develop healthy identities, manage emotions, achieve personal goals, show empathy, maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible decisions. The resolution emphasizes that SEL is crucial for success in schools, workplaces, and communities, noting that research shows SEL interventions can improve academic performance by 11%, help students manage stress, and provide an $11 return on investment for every dollar spent. The theme for SEL Day 2025 is "Skills for Success, Ready for the Future," and the resolution encourages community members to learn about and share the importance of integrating evidence-based SEL programs. Ultimately, the resolution aims to increase public awareness about social emotional learning and its potential long-term benefits to society.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J449