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          Date of Hearing:   April 27, 2015


                             ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES


                                Richard Gordon, Chair


          ACR 40  
          (Calderon) - As Introduced March 3, 2015


          SUBJECT:  California Museum Month.


          SUMMARY:  Proclaims May 2015 as California Museum Month and  
          recognizes the essential role that museums have in the State of  
          California as educational institutions.  Specifically, this  
          resolution makes the following legislative findings:


          1)California is home to more than 1,400 museums that represent a  
            multitude of learning experiences, including art museums,  
            zoos, aquaria, historical societies, science centers,  
            botanical gardens, children's museums, and cultural centers  
            throughout the state and serve millions of visitors each year.

          2)Two-thirds of California museums partner with schools and  
            school districts to provide valuable and relevant educational  
            programs that serve their local students and enhance  
            instruction.  These museums help the state meet its  
            obligations in the field of education by serving over 2  
            million school children and over 1 million college and  
            university students per year through field trips and outreach  
            programs.

          3)California museums foster dialogue, inspire utilization of  
            critical thinking skills, and support exploration to advance  








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            knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of history,  
            science, the arts, and the natural world; and, they provide a  
            spark that inspires future generations of scientists, artists,  
            politicians, historians, and entrepreneurs.

          4)The California Association of Museums has served to bring  
            important recognition of this commemorative month and invites  
            all museums, museum service organizations, California  
            residents, and local governments to use this milestone to  
            recognize and celebrate the essential role California museums  
            play as educational institutions as they serve communities,  
            the nation, and the world.



          FISCAL EFFECT:  None


          REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:




          Support


          None on file




          Opposition


          None on file












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          Analysis Prepared by:Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800