BILL ANALYSIS Ó SCR 115 Page 1 Date of Hearing: August 4, 2016 ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES Richard S. Gordon, Chair SCR 115 (Liu) - As Introduced February 24, 2016 SENATE VOTE: 38-0 SUBJECT: Read Across America Day SUMMARY: Recognizes March 2, 2016, as Read Across America Day in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings: 1)Reading is the building block to learning and the foundation for future success. 2)Read Across America is a national celebration in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 2 that promotes literacy, reading, and adult involvement in the education of pupils. 3)To celebrate the joy of reading, pupils, parents, teachers, sports figures, celebrities, firefighters, and business and community leaders take part in Read Across America events throughout the nation. 4)On March 2, 2016, the National Education Association, the California Teachers Association, local schools, libraries, bookstores, businesses, and other community organizations commemorated Read Across America Day. FISCAL EFFECT: None SCR 115 Page 2 REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION: Support None on file Opposition None on file Analysis Prepared by:Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800