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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 115
Author: Liu (D)
Introduced:2/24/16
Vote: 21
SUBJECT: Read Across America Day
SOURCE: California Teachers Association
DIGEST: This resolution recognizes March 2, 2016, as Read Across
America Day.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1)Reading is the building block to learning and the foundation
for future success.
2)In 1998, the National Education Association celebrated the
Read Across America campaign to raise awareness about the
importance of reading.
3)Read Across America is a national celebration of reading that
promotes literacy, reading, and adult involvement in the
education of pupils, and is celebrated on March 2 in honor of
Dr. Seuss's birthday.
4)To celebrate the joy of reading, pupils, parents, teachers,
sports figures, celebrities, firefighters, and business and
community leaders are taking part in Read Across America
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events throughout the nation.
5)On March 2, 2016, the National Education Association, the
California Teachers Association, local schools, libraries,
bookstores, businesses, and other community organizations will
commemorate Read Across America Day.
This resolution recognizes March 2, 2016, as Read Across America
Day, and calls upon all Californians to observe this day by
participating in appropriate ceremonies and activities.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal
Com.:NoLocal: No
SUPPORT: (Verified3/9/16)
California Teachers Association (source)
OPPOSITION: (Verified3/9/16)
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
3/9/16 16:34:36
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