Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 20, 2026, as Behavior Analysis Day in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 20, 2026, as Behavior Analysis Day in New York, aligning with World Behavioral Analysis Day. It highlights the growth of behavior analysis as a natural science, emphasizing its theoretical, experimental, and applied branches. The bill notes the efficacy of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) procedures in building useful skills and reducing problematic behaviors. It also mentions the recognition and licensing of the behavior analysis profession in New York since 2014.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 20, 2026, as Behavior Analysis Day in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 20, 2026, as Behavior Analysis Day in New York, aligning with World Behavioral Analysis Day. It highlights the growth of behavior analysis as a natural science, emphasizing its theoretical, experimental, and applied branches. The bill notes the efficacy of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) procedures in building useful skills and reducing problematic behaviors. It also mentions the recognition and licensing of the behavior analysis profession in New York since 2014.