New York Governor Kathy Hochul is set to sign several notable bills into law as the year draws to a close, with over 150 pieces of legislation on her desk awaiting signature or veto. Among them is a bill creating the Center for Dyslexia and Dysgraphia, aimed at providing resources and policies for students with reading disabilities.
The state's new dyslexia center would focus on student screening, teacher professional development, and curricula that reflect the latest in reading science. This initiative was sponsored by Assemblymember Robert Carroll, a Democrat who has spoken publicly about his own experience with undiagnosed dyslexia as a child.
Governor Hochul emphasized her commitment to ensuring all students have access to quality education, including those with learning disabilities. However, she acknowledged that not everything on her desk is perfect and that she will review each bill carefully before making a decision.
As the end of the year approaches, Governor Hochul has been working tirelessly to sign or veto bills that passed through the Legislature earlier this year. Her office requested nearly 100 new bills from lawmakers just last week, giving her until December 19 to act on them.
Some of the most notable bills awaiting Hochul's signature include measures aimed at improving prison oversight, regulating artificial intelligence, and providing additional consumer protections. These bills have been contentious, with some lawmakers pushing for changes that could impact public safety or the state's ability to regulate emerging technologies.
Governor Hochul has expressed her commitment to addressing these issues, but also emphasized the need for collaboration between lawmakers and her administration to ensure effective reforms. As she nears the end of her term, Governor Hochul is leaving a lasting legacy on some of the most pressing issues facing New York State.
The state's new dyslexia center would focus on student screening, teacher professional development, and curricula that reflect the latest in reading science. This initiative was sponsored by Assemblymember Robert Carroll, a Democrat who has spoken publicly about his own experience with undiagnosed dyslexia as a child.
Governor Hochul emphasized her commitment to ensuring all students have access to quality education, including those with learning disabilities. However, she acknowledged that not everything on her desk is perfect and that she will review each bill carefully before making a decision.
As the end of the year approaches, Governor Hochul has been working tirelessly to sign or veto bills that passed through the Legislature earlier this year. Her office requested nearly 100 new bills from lawmakers just last week, giving her until December 19 to act on them.
Some of the most notable bills awaiting Hochul's signature include measures aimed at improving prison oversight, regulating artificial intelligence, and providing additional consumer protections. These bills have been contentious, with some lawmakers pushing for changes that could impact public safety or the state's ability to regulate emerging technologies.
Governor Hochul has expressed her commitment to addressing these issues, but also emphasized the need for collaboration between lawmakers and her administration to ensure effective reforms. As she nears the end of her term, Governor Hochul is leaving a lasting legacy on some of the most pressing issues facing New York State.