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CA ACR166

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

9/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Toni Atkins

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Origin

State Assembly

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Declares the week of August 4-10, 2014 as Dropout Recovery Week in California
  • Recognizes dropout recovery high schools operating under Education Code Section 52052.3 that partner with workforce development programs to reengage students
  • States the Legislature's intent to encourage support for dropout recovery schools through creative teaching strategies, alternative assessments, and adequate resources
  • Cites research showing that if half of annual dropouts earned diplomas, California would gain $1.4 billion in annual earnings and $167 million in state and local tax revenues
  • Notes that successful dropout recovery programs use accelerated learning, competency-based instruction, and open entry-open exit enrollment models

Legislative Description

Dropout Recovery Week

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 147, Statutes of 2014.

9/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules8/5/2014

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