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AR HR1016
Resolution
Status
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tara Shephard
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AI Summary
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Designates February 10, 2025, as Kids Count Day at the Arkansas State Capitol
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Recognizes the Arkansas Kids Count Coalition, a membership organization founded in 1996 comprising 26 organizations and 104 individuals who advocate for children's well-being
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Notes the coalition is staffed by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families and provides education and policy resources to support child welfare advocacy
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Highlights that child poverty in Arkansas has decreased from 1 in 4 children to 1 in 5 children since the coalition's founding
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Directs the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to the coalition's membership upon adoption
Legislative Description
To Recognize February 10, 2025, As Kids Count Day At The State Capitol, And To Recognize The Arkansas Kids Count Coalition For Its Advocacy On Behalf Of The Children Of Arkansas.
Last Action
READ AND ADOPTED.
2/10/2025