BILL ANALYSIS Ó ----------------------------------------------------------------- |SENATE RULES COMMITTEE | SR 25| |Office of Senate Floor Analyses | | |(916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) | | |327-4478 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- THIRD READING Bill No: SR 25 Author: Runner (R) Introduced:5/11/15 Vote: Majority SUBJECT: California Day of the Teacher SOURCE: Author DIGEST: This resolution declares May 13, 2015, as California Day of the Teacher. ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings: 1)A great education cannot happen without great teachers. 2)Education and knowledge are the foundation of America's current and future strength. A great education is the key to unlocking our children's potential and empowering them with the drive, knowledge, and skills to fulfill those dreams. 3)Great teachers in California are nurturing our next generation of innovators, leaders, thinkers, doers, dreamers, and artists and preparing them to meet the challenges of our future. 4)Great teachers in California have been responsible for educating the professionals, the workers, the entrepreneurs, the public officials, the first responders, and the service providers that enable our communities to flourish. SR 25 Page 2 This resolution declares May 13, 2015, as California Day of the Teacher; urges all Californians to remember the importance of good teaching in our classrooms and how good schools strengthen our communities; and calls upon students, parents, and all Californians to recognize the hard work and dedication of all great teachers in our state and to observe this California Day of the Teacher by supporting teachers through appropriate activities, events, and programs. Prior Legislation SR 30 (Lowenthal, 2012), adopted by the Senate, proclaimed May 9, 2012, as the Day of the Teacher; and urged all Californians to observe the Day of the Teacher by taking the time to remember and honor all individuals who give the gift of knowledge through teaching. FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.:NoLocal: No SUPPORT: (Verified 5/14/15) None received OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/14/15) None received Prepared by:Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520 5/14/15 8:59:17 **** END **** SR 25 Page 3