AR SR22

Senate resolution supporting improvement and expansion of geographic literacy among kindergarten through grade 12 students in Arkansas schools.

Identifies geospatial technology as one of the three fastest growing employment fields according to U.S. Department of Labor data, serving industries including insurance, banking, real estate, forestry, agriculture, and government.

Documents geographic knowledge gaps among U.S. students, including 67% cannot find Louisiana, 50% cannot find New York, 88% cannot find Afghanistan, and 70% cannot find North Korea on maps.

Emphasizes geographic literacy as a matter of national security and necessary for understanding water resource management, energy policy, economic competitiveness, and other critical policy areas.

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to forward an appropriate copy of the resolution to the Department of Education after adoption.