Students need Solutions, not Suspensions!
Our momentum is growing! Will you help us take it further? Please do these actions as often as possible! And spread the word about the actions people can take through your networks.
Call Speaker Carl Heastie: 518-455-3791
Hello, my name is [say your name] and I am calling to ask that the Speaker immediately put the vital Solutions Not Suspensions bill, A.118 / S.134, onto the agenda for a vote!
This bill is not just important; it is absolutely essential to guaranteeing that all students receive the quality education they deserve. It will enact real, meaningful solutions to cultivate truly safe and supportive school environments.
[Share a personal experience here if you have one]
In the Speaker’s own district, 3,449 students were suspended last school year, including 118 students who are in PreK through 3rd grade, our youngest learners. In total, students lost over 19,000 days of education in your district. We need change!
Will you champion our students and commit to bringing this critical bill to a vote?
Call Assemblymember Michael Benedetto: 518-455-5296
Hello, my name is [say your name] and I am calling to ask that the Assemblymember immediately put the vital Solutions Not Suspensions bill, A.118 / S.134, onto the agenda for a vote!
This bill is not just important; it is absolutely essential to guaranteeing that all students receive the quality education they deserve. It will enact real, meaningful solutions to cultivate truly safe and supportive school environments.
[Share a personal experience here if you have one]
In the Assembly member’s own district, 5,011 students were suspended last school year, including 153 students who are in PreK through 3rd grade, our youngest learners. In total, students lost over 27,000 days of education in your district. We need change!
Can you commit to putting this on the agenda?
Call Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins: 518-455-2585
Hello, my name is [say your name] and I am calling to ask that the Senate Majority Leader immediately put the vital Solutions Not Suspensions bill, A.118 / S.134, onto the agenda for a vote!
This bill is not just important; it is absolutely essential to guaranteeing that all students receive the quality education they deserve. It will enact real, meaningful solutions to cultivate truly safe and supportive school environments.
[Share a personal experience here if you have one]
In the Senate Majority Leader’s own district, 2,851 students were suspended last school year, including 102 students who are in PreK through 3rd grade, our youngest learners. In total, students lost over 15,000 days of education in your district. We need change!
Can you commit to putting this on the agenda?
Call Senator Shelley Mayer: 518-455-2031
Hello, my name is [say your name] and I am calling to ask that the Senator immediately put the Solutions Not Suspensions bill, A.118 / S.134, onto the agenda for a vote!
This bill is not just important; it is absolutely essential to guaranteeing that all students receive the quality education they deserve. It will enact real, meaningful solutions to cultivate truly safe and supportive school environments.
[Share a personal experience here if you have one]
In the Senator’s own district, 3,196 students were suspended last school year, including 172 students who are in PreK through 3rd grade, our youngest learners. In total, students lost over 17,000 days of education in your district. We need change!
Can you commit to putting this on the agenda?
Send letters to your State representative and Legislative leaders!
Share the stories of youth and families with your networks
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