Assembly Resolution No. 446
BY: M. of A. Bendett
MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
May 7, 2025, as School Nurse Day in the State of New
York
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official days that are set aside to inform key audiences about the role
and value of school nurses in caring for our most precious resource, our
youth; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 7, 2025, as School
Nurse Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance
of National School Nurse Day; and
WHEREAS, Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been set aside to
recognize school nurses; and
WHEREAS, National School Nurse Day was established to foster a
better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational
setting; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Association of School Nurses (NYSASN) is
the professional organization representing the specialty practice of
school nursing in New York State; NYSASN was founded in 1986 by a grass
roots group of school nurses who were dedicated in their vision to
enhance the practice of school nursing; and
WHEREAS, Advocacy is a central tenet of the New York State
Association of School Nurses, providing a unified voice for its members;
and
WHEREAS, The Advocacy Chairperson and committee diligently monitor
and provide guidance on legislative proposals that impact the scope and
practice of school nursing across New York State; and
WHEREAS, Students are the future and, by investing in them today, we
are ensuring our world for tomorrow; and
WHEREAS, Families deserve to feel confident that their children will
be cared for when they are at school; and
WHEREAS, All students have a right to have their physical and mental
health needs safely met while in the school setting; and
WHEREAS, The COVID-19 pandemic emphasized the essential role school
nurses play in student health and academic success; and
WHEREAS, School nurses have served a critical role in improving
public health and in ensuring students' academic success for more than
100 years; and
WHEREAS, School nurses act as a liaison to the school community,
families, and healthcare providers on behalf of children's health by
promoting wellness and improving health outcomes for our nation's
children; and
WHEREAS, School nurses are members of school-based teams such as
school health services, 504/ IEP, and disaster/emergency planning to
address the school population; and
WHEREAS, School nurses understand the link between health and
learning and are able to make a positive difference for children every
day; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to join the
National Association of School Nurses in celebrating and acknowledging
the accomplishments of school nurses everywhere and their efforts of
meeting the needs of today's students by improving the delivery of
health care in our schools, and offering gratitude for school nurses who
contribute to our local communities by helping students stay healthy, in
school, and ready to learn, and keeping parents and guardians at work,
not just on School Nurse Day, but at every opportunity throughout the
year; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 7, 2025, as School
Nurse Day in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.
