BILL ANALYSIS
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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 80
Author: Hill (D), et al
Amended: 7/9/09 in Assembly
Vote: 21
WITHOUT REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE OR FILE
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : Read and adopted, 7/9/09
SUBJECT : Bill of Rights for the Children and Youth of
California
SOURCE : Peninsula Partnership Leadership Council
DIGEST : This resolution declares the Legislatures
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.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following
legislative findings:
1. 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.
2. The Peninsula Partnership Leadership Council believes
that all children and youth have rights to live in a
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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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
This resolution:
1. 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:
A. They have healthy minds, bodies, and spirits that
enable them to maximize their potential.
B. They each develop a healthy attachment to a
parent, guardian, or caregiver, and an ongoing
relationship with a caring and supportive adult.
C. Their essential needs are met, including, but not
limited to, nutritious food, shelter, clothing,
health care, and accessible transportation.
D. They have safe and healthy environments,
including, but not limited to, homes, schools,
neighborhoods, and communities.
E. They have access to a 21st century education that
promotes success in life, in future careers, and a
love of lifelong learning.
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F. They have training in life skills that will
prepare them to live independently, be
self-sufficient, and contribute to their community.
G. They have employment opportunities with
protections from unfair labor practices.
H. They have freedom from mistreatment, abuse, and
neglect.
I. They have a voice in matters that affect them.
J. They have a sense of hope for their future.
2. Declares that the California 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.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
SUPPORT : (Verified 8/31/09)
Peninsula Partnership Leadership Council (source)
TSM:mw 8/31/09 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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