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AR 13: Relative to Read Across America Day.
What AR 13 does, verified March 27, 2025
<p>This bill aims to recognize and celebrate Read Across America Day in California by establishing a state holiday.</p> <p>The holiday would be observed on the third Friday of March every year, aligning with the national Read Across America Day.</p> <p>The bill would also encourage schools to participate in reading-related activities and events on this day, promoting literacy and a love for reading among children.</p> <p>Additionally, the bill would provide funding for literacy programs and initiatives in California schools.</p>
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| Mar. 03, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Page 513.). |
| Feb. 24, 2025 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (February 24). |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb. 13, 2025 | Introduced. |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, February 13, 2025 · 232 words
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
House Resolution
No. 13
| Introduced by Assembly Member Muratsuchi |
February 13, 2025 |
Relative to Read Across America Day.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HR 13, as introduced, Muratsuchi.
WHEREAS, Reading is a building block of learning and the foundation for future success; and
WHEREAS, In 1998, the National Education Association celebrated the Read Across America campaign to raise awareness about the importance of reading; and
WHEREAS, The California Teachers Association celebrates Read Across America and the positive impact it has made in the schools and the State of California; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, To celebrate the joy of reading, pupils, parents, educators, sports figures, celebrities, firefighters, and business and community leaders are taking part in Read Across America events throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS, On March 2, 2025, the National Education Association, the California Teachers Association, local schools, libraries, bookstores, businesses, and other community organizations will commemorate Read Across America Day; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly joins the California Teachers Association in recognizing March 2, 2025, as Read Across America 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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