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          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








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          REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:


          Support


          None on file


          Opposition
          None on file


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