New York Senate Bill J02074

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/8/26
• Refer: 5/8/26
• Report Pass: 5/12/26
• Passed: 5/12/26

Caption

Honoring the Lexington School for the Deaf upon the occasion of hosting its 29th Annual Basketball Classic vs. Assembly/Senate All-Stars on Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Summary

This resolution honors the Lexington School for the Deaf on the occasion of its 29th Annual Basketball Classic against the Assembly and Senate All-Stars, scheduled for May 12, 2026, at Kipp Tech Valley Charter School Gymnasium. It is a ceremonial measure recognizing the school’s long history, its role in educating deaf and hard-of-hearing youth, and its athletic and cultural programs. The resolution recounts the school’s founding in 1864, its growth over time, and its current status as the largest school for the deaf in New York State, serving more than 250 students from infancy through high school. It also highlights the school’s place within the 4201 Association of state-supported private schools for disabled children and notes that it houses the only high school in New York City under that charter. The measure further acknowledges the longstanding tradition of the legislature’s basketball game with the school, originally established in 1995.

Impact

This resolution does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its impact is symbolic and commemorative: it formally recognizes the Lexington School for the Deaf, its staff, students, and leadership, while reinforcing legislative support for deaf education and special education institutions in New York. The resolution also serves to publicize and celebrate the school’s community engagement and athletic tradition.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and congratulatory. The text is entirely laudatory, emphasizing the school’s achievements, longevity, and service to deaf children, and expressing pride in its educational mission and basketball tradition. No votes or committee transcripts are provided, but the measure’s tone indicates broad, noncontroversial support.

Contention

There is no apparent substantive contention in the bill text or available context. Because this is a ceremonial resolution honoring a school and its annual basketball event, it does not present policy disputes or competing viewpoints. The only potentially notable policy-related reference is the mention of the 4201 Association and state-supported private schools for disabled children, but the resolution itself does not propose changes affecting that framework.