THIRD READING

Bill No: SCR 115

Author: Liu (D)

Introduced: 2/24/16

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: Read Across America Day

SOURCE: California Teachers Association

DIGEST:

This resolution recognizes March 2, 2016, as Read Across America Day.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

Reading is the building block to learning and the foundation for future success.
In 1998, the National Education Association celebrated the Read Across America campaign to raise awareness about the importance of reading.
Read Across America is a national celebration of reading that promotes literacy, reading, and adult involvement in the education of pupils, and is celebrated on March 2 in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday.
To celebrate the joy of reading, pupils, parents, teachers, sports figures, celebrities, firefighters, and business and community leaders are taking part in Read Across America events throughout the nation.
On March 2, 2016, the National Education Association, the California Teachers Association, local schools, libraries, bookstores, businesses, and other community organizations will commemorate Read Across America Day.

This resolution recognizes March 2, 2016, as Read Across America Day, and calls upon all Californians to observe this day by participating in appropriate ceremonies and activities.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 3/9/16)

California Teachers Association (source)

OPPOSITION: (Verified 3/9/16)

None received

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

3/9/16 16:34:36

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SCR 115: Read Across America Day.

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