New York K1278: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2026, as School Nurse Day in the State of New York

What the bill says

From the introduced text, May 5, 2026:

Assembly Resolution No. 1278 BY: M. of A. Rules (Bendett) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2026, 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 6, 2026, 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 …

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Sponsors

• Scott Bendett (R, 107) · primary sponsor
• Khaleel Anderson (D, 31)
• Joseph Angelino (R, 121)
• Andrea Bailey (R, 133)
• Paul Bologna (R, 144)
• Karl Brabenec (R, 98)
• Brown, Eric (R, 20)
• Brown, Keith (R, 12)
• Noah Burroughs (D, 18)
• Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
• Patrick Chludzinski (R, 143)
• Michael Durso (R, 9)

Latest actions

1. May 6, 2026: ADOPTED
2. May 5, 2026: REFERRED TO CALENDAR

Common questions

What is K1278?

K1278 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2026, as School Nurse Day in the State of New York.

What is the status of K1278?

Passed both chambers as of May 6, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (May 6, 2026).

Who sponsored K1278?

Scott Bendett (R, 107), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for K1278?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1278