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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 30
Author: V. Manuel Pérez (D), et al.
Amended: 6/27/13 in Assembly
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : Read and adopted, 6/27/13
SUBJECT : Pupil rights: Student and Youth Bill of Rights
SOURCE : California Fund for Youth Organizing
DIGEST : This resolution recognizes the importance of engaging
with young people to influence decisions that affect their
quality of life and well-being and identifies the Student and
Youth Bill of Rights as a framework to guide and inform the
youth of the state in organizing and advocating policy issues on
their own behalf.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1.The youth of California are among the state's greatest assets
and are an important indicator of the state's future
prosperity. The youth of the state are tomorrow's workers,
entrepreneurs, educators, public servants, and community
leaders and need the education and training to participate and
succeed in the California economy. It is projected that by
2018, nearly two-thirds of the jobs in California and the
nation will require some college or additional training after
high school and it is imperative that our youth are prepared
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to compete for jobs in this economy. However, many youth in
California lack the basic conditions that promote their
well-being and educational success.
2.While many populations face barriers and challenges, an
abundant body of research has demonstrated that young people
of color disproportionately experience lower and worsening
outcomes with regard to educational attainment, socio-economic
status, health status, and interactions with the juvenile
justice and child welfare systems.
3.On completion of elementary and secondary education,
California high school graduates should be prepared to either
enter into a career or have acquired the knowledge and
completed the coursework necessary to start a successful
college tenure, and all eligible students, including immigrant
students, should have access to affordable and available
higher education, ensuring that course offerings are available
not only for the full-time, nonworking students, but that
ample evening, weekend, and online courses are available for
those who work while pursuing an education.
4.In keeping with the basic principles of our democracy, the
Student and Youth Bill of Rights is premised on the
fundamental belief that the right to a quality of life shall
not be denied or abridged based on one's race, gender,
ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion,
socio-economic status, place of residence, country of origin,
or previous and resolved contact with the justice system.
This resolution recognizes the importance of engaging with young
people to influence decisions that affect their quality of life
and well-being and identifies the Student and Youth Bill of
Rights as a framework to guide and inform the youth of the state
in organizing and advocating policy issues on their own behalf.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
SUPPORT : (Verified 7/3/13)
California Fund for Youth Organizing (source)
California Correctional Peace Officers Association
California Federation of Teachers
Californians for Justice
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Chinese Progressive Organization
City of Stockton
Coachella Unincorporated
Coachella Valley Education Foundation
Communities in Harmony Advocating for Learning and Kids
Community Justice Network for Youth
COPS for Kids/ Anaheim Police Activities League
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
Empowering Young Voices, Inc.
Esperanza Youth and Family Center, Inc.
Fresno Barrios Unidos
Jerron Jordan Network Mentoring
Latino Youth Council
Mid-City Community Advocacy Network
Raices Cultura
Reality Changers
The Center for Young Women's Development
Youth Empowerment Focus
Youth Justice Coalition
PQ:k 7/3/13 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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