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NY K01024
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Charles Lavine
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AI Summary
- Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026 as Reading Month in New York State, coinciding with National Reading Month
- Highlights that 25 million children in the United States lack proficient reading skills
- Notes that 42% of New York 4th graders and 30% of 8th graders scored below basic reading proficiency levels as of 2022, unchanged since 1998
- Reports 3.9 million New York State residents lack functional literacy, with 43% of adults with the lowest literacy levels living at or below the poverty line
- March was chosen to honor children's author Dr. Seuss and his contributions to children's literature
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026, as Reading Month in the State of New York
Last Action
adopted
3/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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