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CA SB1256

Bill

Status

Passed

7/19/2010

Primary Sponsor

Loni Hancock

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Designates January 23 of each year as Ed Roberts Day, a day of special significance in public schools and educational institutions
  • Requires the Governor to annually proclaim January 23 as Ed Roberts Day
  • Encourages public schools and educational institutions to conduct commemorative exercises on Ed Roberts Day recognizing Ed Roberts' accomplishments and the contributions of Californians with disabilities
  • Establishes Ed Roberts Day to honor Edward Verne Roberts (1939-1995), a disability rights pioneer who founded the first center for independent living and served as Director of the Department of Rehabilitation
  • Also designates four other commemorative days: Day of the Teacher (second Wednesday in May), John Muir Day (April 21), California Poppy Day (April 6), Harvey Milk Day (May 22), and Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day (March 30)

Legislative Description

Ed Roberts Day.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 115, Statutes of 2010.

7/19/2010

Committee Referrals

Education3/4/2010
Rules2/19/2010

Full Bill Text

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