Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026 as Bullying Prevention Month in New York.

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026 as Bullying Prevention Month in New York, in conjunction with National Bullying Prevention Month. It highlights the prevalence of bullying, noting that 20% of high school students in the U.S. reported being bullied at school and 15% online. The resolution emphasizes the importance of awareness and kindness to combat bullying, which can lead to physical and psychological harm, substance abuse, and violence. It also recognizes the impact on bystanders who may become desensitized or perpetrators themselves.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026 as Bullying Prevention Month in New York.

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026 as Bullying Prevention Month in New York, in conjunction with National Bullying Prevention Month. It highlights the prevalence of bullying, noting that 20% of high school students in the U.S. reported being bullied at school and 15% online. The resolution emphasizes the importance of awareness and kindness to combat bullying, which can lead to physical and psychological harm, substance abuse, and violence. It also recognizes the impact on bystanders who may become desensitized or perpetrators themselves.