Assembly Concurrent ResolutionChaptered/Signed
ACR 19: Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day.
What ACR 19 does, verified December 13, 2025
This measure would establish February 20th of each year as a day to promote awareness and encourage girls to pursue careers in engineering. It aims to introduce young girls to the field of engineering and provide them with the opportunity to explore and learn about its various aspects. The purpose of this day is to inspire and motivate girls to consider engineering as a viable career option.
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| Mar. 18, 2025 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3:30 p.m. |
| Mar. 18, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 19, Statutes of 2025. |
| Mar. 13, 2025 | Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 365.) |
| Mar. 13, 2025 | Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.) |
| Mar. 13, 2025 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
Latest bill textChaptered version, March 18, 2025 · 335 words
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 19
CHAPTER 19
Relative to Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day.
[ Filed with Secretary of State March 18, 2025. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 19, Macedo. Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day.
This measure would commemorate February 20, 2025, as Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day.
WHEREAS, February 20, 2025, is recognized nationally and internationally as Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day; and
WHEREAS, Women have historically made invaluable contributions to the diverse fields of engineering, yet remain underrepresented in both educational pathways and the professional workforce; and
WHEREAS, In 1970, only about 3 percent of recorded engineers were women; and
WHEREAS, By 2023, women made up approximately 30 percent of those employed in science and engineering fields; and
WHEREAS, Women currently earn about 22 percent of bachelor’s degrees, 31 percent of master’s degrees, and nearly 26 percent of doctoral degrees in engineering; and
WHEREAS, Women hold about 15 percent of all engineering jobs, reflecting ongoing challenges in achieving gender parity in the field; and
WHEREAS, According to recent studies, 1 in 25 boys, but fewer than 1 in 150 girls, report a high interest in pursuing careers in information and computer technologies; and
WHEREAS, According to recent studies, women hold 13.7 percent globally of engineering jobs while men hold 86.3 percent of engineering jobs; and
WHEREAS, Numerous organizations and programs across the United States are dedicated to bridging the gender gap in engineering by actively encouraging young women and girls to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, which have been traditionally male-dominated; and
WHEREAS, STEM industries play a critical role in maintaining California’s status as the fifth-largest economy globally, with engineering at the forefront of innovation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That February 20, 2025, is hereby commemorated by the Legislature as Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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