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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.
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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
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