Bill > A07035

This bill establishes the Office of Black Male Excellence within the executive department of New York state, to be led by a director appointed by the governor. The office's primary mission is to comprehensively analyze and provide recommendations on critical issues affecting Black males, including education, criminal justice, health, mental health, economic opportunity, employment, fatherhood, mentorship, violence, public safety, and quality of life. The director will be responsible for appointing staff, serving as a liaison to other state agencies and the public, and submitting an annual report by January 31st to the governor, senate president, and assembly speaker. The annual report must detail the office's analyses, recommendations, interactions with individuals (disaggregated by demographics and geography), programs offered, and suggestions for improving state and municipal services. The bill specifically requires that the recommendations acknowledge any inequities Black males experience in these various areas, with the goal of addressing systemic challenges and improving outcomes for Black males in New York state. The legislation will take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7035