BILL NUMBER: ACR 111	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Buchanan

                        JANUARY 27, 2010

   Relative to California Civics Day for Teachers.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   ACR 111, as introduced, Buchanan. California Civics Day for
Teachers.
   This measure would proclaim the first Friday in December as
California Civics Day for Teachers, and would urge all local
educational agencies to encourage teachers to participate in
professional development opportunities focused on civics on that day.

   Fiscal committee: no.



   WHEREAS, Civic education is vital to the development of the skills
and knowledge needed to become an informed and engaged citizen; and
   WHEREAS, Studies show that most pupils lack a proficient
understanding of civics, including government, history, law, and
democracy; and
   WHEREAS, A teacher's knowledge and understanding of civics and
government and the ability to communicate with and inspire pupils are
essential in providing pupils with high-quality instruction in civic
education; and
   WHEREAS, Teachers should be encouraged to participate in
professional development opportunities that broaden their knowledge
and enhance their ability to provide high-quality instruction in
civic education; now, therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims the first Friday
in December as California Civics Day for Teachers, and urges all
local educational agencies to encourage teachers to participate in
professional development opportunities focused on civics on that day;
and be it further
   Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.