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NY J01544

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Roxanne Persaud

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 16, 2026, as School Backpack Awareness Day in New York State
  • Aligns with National School Backpack Awareness Day, which focuses on ensuring students wear backpacks safely to prevent back pain or injury
  • Notes that improper backpack use can negatively impact student learning
  • References the American Occupational Therapy Association's launch of the first National Backpack Awareness Day in 2001
  • Sponsored by Senator Persaud as a Senate Resolution (non-binding memorial resolution)

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 16, 2026, as School Backpack Awareness Day in the State of New York

Last Action

ADOPTED

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/5/2026

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