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Council Member Rita Joseph introduces resolution for oral health education in elementary schools
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Council Member Rita Joseph introduces Resolution 718, which calls on the New York State Education Department to implement oral health education for all elementary students. The resolution aims to ensure children learn proper brushing and flossing techniques.
- The resolution is co-sponsored by Council Members Stevens, Narcisse, and Shulman.
- Joseph invites colleagues to cosponsor the resolution.
- She emphasizes the importance of healthy children for society and the economy.
Rita Joseph
1:00:42
Thank you, madam speaker.
1:00:44
Thank you, majority leader and colleagues.
1:00:46
Today, I'm introducing my resolution alongside my colleagues, council member Stevens, Narcisse, and Shulman.
1:00:51
Resolution 718 calls on New York City state education to implement oral education for all elementary students.
1:00:58
Through this resolution, we're urging the New York State Education Department to adopt oral health education in elementary schools to ensure children learn proper brushing and fuss flossing techniques.
1:01:08
I invite my colleagues to join me in cosponsoring this resolution so we can pass this vital measure for the benefit of our children, their families, and society as a whole.
1:01:16
Healthy children are a gift to both society and the economy.
1:01:19
Thank you.