THIRD READING

Bill No: SR 81

Author: Pérez (D)

Introduced: 2/18/26

Vote: Majority

SUBJECT: Read Across America Day

SOURCE: Author

This resolution joins the California Teachers Association in recognizing March 2, 2026, as Read Across America Day.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

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.
Reading is a building block of learning and the foundation for future success. To celebrate the joy of reading, pupils, parents, educators, sports figures, celebrities, firefighters, and business and community leaders are taking part in Read Across America events throughout the nation.

This resolution joins the California Teachers Association in recognizing March 2, 2026, as Read Across America Day.

Related/Prior Legislation

HR 13 (Muratsuchi, 2025) – Adopted in Assembly.

HR 69 (Muratsuchi, 2024) – Adopted in Assembly.

SR 18 (Newman, 2023) – Adopted in the Senate.

HR 13 (Muratsuchi, 2023) – Adopted in Assembly.

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 2/24/26)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 2/24/26)

None received

Prepared by: Aizenia Randhawa / SFA / (916) 651-4171

2/25/26 16:26:32

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