BILL NUMBER: ACR 80	CHAPTERED
	BILL TEXT

	RESOLUTION CHAPTER  101
	FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE  SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
	ADOPTED IN SENATE  SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
	ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY  JULY 9, 2009
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  JULY 9, 2009

INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Hill
   (Coauthors: Assembly Members Ammiano, Arambula, Bass, Beall, Tom
Berryhill, Block, Blumenfield, Brownley, Buchanan, Caballero, Carter,
Chesbro, Coto, Davis, De Leon, Eng, Feuer, Fuentes, Furutani, Huber,
Huffman, Jones, Lieu, Ma, Mendoza, Monning, Nava, John A. Perez, V.
Manuel Perez, Portantino, Ruskin, Salas, Saldana, Skinner, Swanson,
Torlakson, Torres, Torrico, and Yamada)

                        JUNE 3, 2009

   Relative to a Bill of Rights for the Children and Youth of
California.



	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   ACR 80, Hill. Bill of Rights for the Children and Youth of
California.
   This measure would declare the Legislature's support for a Bill of
Rights for the Children and Youth of California that resolves to
invest in all children and youth so that certain goals may be
achieved.



   WHEREAS, The Peninsula Partnership Leadership Council, which is
made up of leaders from multiple disciplines throughout San Mateo
County, has a mission to formulate policies that effectively address
the needs and foster the healthy development of children, youth, and
families; and
   WHEREAS, The Peninsula Partnership Leadership Council believes
that all children and youth have rights to live in a just, moral, and
supportive society; all children and youth have the same rights
regardless of their culture, race, gender or gender identity, sexual
orientation, religion, or disability; and all children and youth have
the right to a better world than they inherited; and
   WHEREAS, The Peninsula Partnership Leadership Council has drafted
the Peninsula Partnership Leadership Council Bill of Rights for the
Children and Youth of San Mateo County to draw the attention of all
county and local agencies, parents, guardians, and private
enterprises, and to provide guidance in decisionmaking in order to
address the needs and foster the healthy development of all children,
youth, and families; and
   WHEREAS, The principles and goals of the Peninsula Partnership
Leadership Council Bill of Rights for the Children and Youth of San
Mateo County are equally applicable at the statewide level; now,
therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That the Legislature supports a Bill of Rights
for the Children and Youth of California that resolves to invest in
all children and youth so that the following goals may be achieved:
   (1) They have healthy minds, bodies, and spirits that enable them
to maximize their potential.
   (2) They each develop a healthy attachment to a parent, guardian,
or caregiver, and an ongoing relationship with a caring and
supportive adult.
   (3) Their essential needs are met, including, but not limited to,
nutritious food, shelter, clothing, health care, and accessible
transportation.
   (4) They have safe and healthy environments, including, but not
limited to, homes, schools, neighborhoods, and communities.
   (5) They have access to a 21st century education that promotes
success in life, in future careers, and a love of lifelong learning.
   (6) They have training in life skills that will prepare them to
live independently, be self-sufficient, and contribute to their
community.
   (7) They have employment opportunities with protections from
unfair labor practices.
   (8) They have freedom from mistreatment, abuse, and neglect.
   (9) They have a voice in matters that affect them.
   (10) They have a sense of hope for their future; and be it further

   Resolved, That the Legislature desires that every child and youth
in this state should have the opportunities set forth in the Bill of
Rights for the Children and Youth of California; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.