Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 15, 2025, as National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day in the State of New York
Summary
Senate Resolution No. 151 is a memorializing resolution that asks Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 15, 2025, as National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day in New York State. The resolution expresses the Legislature’s appreciation for school resource officers and describes them as sworn law enforcement officers who serve schools in multiple roles, including mentors or counselors, law educators, and police officers.
The resolution emphasizes the role of school resource officer programs in creating safe learning environments, supporting school staff, building positive relationships with students, and helping address youth-related problems. It does not create a new program, mandate, or funding mechanism; rather, it is a ceremonial measure intended to recognize and honor school resource officers and encourage public support for their work.
Impact
This resolution has no direct legal effect on state statutes, regulations, or agency operations. Its practical impact is symbolic: it would prompt a gubernatorial proclamation designating February 15, 2025, as National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day in New York and formally recognize the contributions of school resource officers to school safety and the education community.
Sentiment
The sentiment reflected in the bill text is strongly supportive and appreciative of school resource officers. The resolution frames them as essential to school safety and student support, and there is no recorded committee debate or vote history indicating opposition or division. Overall, the measure appears to be a consensus-style recognition resolution with a positive tone toward law enforcement presence in schools.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials, and there are no committee transcripts or votes showing disagreement. In general, resolutions honoring school resource officers can sometimes raise broader policy questions about policing in schools, student discipline, and school safety approaches, but those issues are not addressed in this resolution and no opposing views are recorded here.