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Measure ACR 45
Authors Quirk-Silva  
Principle Coauthors: Boerner   Macedo   Nguyen   Blanca Rubio   Ávila Farías   Alvarado-Gil   Ochoa Bogh   Pérez   Rubio   Valladares  
Coauthors: Ortega   Hurtado   Limón  
Subject Day of the Teacher.
Relating To
Title Relative to the Day of the Teacher.
Last Action Dt 2025-06-25
State Chaptered
Status Chaptered
Active? Y
Vote Required None
Appropriation None
Fiscal Committee No
Local Program None
Substantive Changes None
Urgency None
Tax Levy None
Leginfo Link Bill
Actions
2025-06-25     Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 90, Statutes of 2025.
2025-06-25     Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 1 p.m.
2025-06-19     Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 35. Noes 0. Page 1664.)
2025-06-19     In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
2025-06-17     Ordered to special consent calendar.
2025-05-21     From committee: Ordered to third reading.
2025-05-08     Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 69. Noes 0. Page 1489.)
2025-05-08     In Senate. To Com. on RLS.
2025-05-05     From committee: Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (May 5).
2025-03-10     Referred to Com. on RLS.
2025-03-04     From printer.
2025-03-03     Introduced. To print.
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Chaptered     2025-06-25
Enrolled     2025-06-20
Introduced     2025-03-03
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				<html:p>WHEREAS, In today’s educational landscape, addressing teacher hardships such as the high cost of living, teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, lack of resources, pupil mental health issues, as well as violence and safety concerns is crucial to maintaining strong and healthy educational systems; and</html:p>
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				<html:p>WHEREAS, The presences of culturally diverse teachers have been shown to positively influence pupils of color, improving academic performance, graduation rates, and aspirations for higher education; and</html:p>
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				<html:p>WHEREAS, Today, a teacher’s duty to protect children extends beyond teaching academics as they safeguard critical thinking, historical accuracy, and diverse perspectives that prepare pupils to be informed citizens who can navigate a complex world with empathy and understanding; and</html:p>
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				<html:p>WHEREAS, California long ago recognized the immeasurable value of our teachers, and the second Wednesday in May has traditionally been recognized as the Day of the Teacher, a special observance that honors teachers and the teaching profession; and</html:p>
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				<html:p>WHEREAS, The Day of the Teacher has been recognized by the California Teachers’ Association and the Association of Mexican American Educators since 1982; and</html:p>
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				<html:p>WHEREAS, California has patterned its celebration after the traditional El Día del Maestro festivities observed in Mexico and other Latin American countries; and</html:p>
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				<html:p>WHEREAS, The national Day of the Teacher will be celebrated on May 6, 2025; and</html:p>
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				<html:p>WHEREAS, The Day of the Teacher should be a day for school districts, parents, public officials, and the community to recognize the dedication and commitment of teachers who are educating our children; now, therefore, be it</html:p>
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					<html:i>Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring,</html:i>
					 That the day of May 6, 2025, be proclaimed the Day of the Teacher; and be it further
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					 That the Day of the Teacher be a reminder of the collective responsibility we share in supporting educators, from legislative support to local community efforts. Let us honor teachers by ensuring they have the respect, resources, and opportunities they deserve to continue shaping our future; and be it further
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					 That the Legislature hereby urges all Californians to observe the Day of the Teacher by taking the time to remember and honor all individuals who give the gift of knowledge through teaching; and be it further
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					 That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Last Version Text Digest This measure would proclaim May 6, 2025, as the Day of the Teacher.