CA AB1775

Designates January 30 annually as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution, requiring the Governor to proclaim the date each year.

Encourages all public schools and educational institutions to conduct commemorative exercises on January 30 remembering Fred Korematsu's life and the importance of preserving civil liberties, particularly during times of crisis.

Establishes January 30 as a day having special significance in California's public schools and educational institutions, to be integrated into regular school programs within existing budgets.

Commemorates Fred Korematsu's 1942 defiance of Executive Order 9066's exclusion orders, his wrongful conviction, and the 1983 overturning of his conviction by federal court as a landmark civil rights victory.

Also designates four additional days of special significance in schools: Day of the Teacher (second Wednesday in May), John Muir Day (April 21), California Poppy Day (April 6), and Harvey Milk Day (May 22).