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CA ACR182
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/16/2020
Primary Sponsor
Tim Grayson
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AI Summary
- Proclaims March 15-22, 2020, as California Down Syndrome Awareness Week and March 21, 2020, as California Down Syndrome Day
- Recognizes that Down syndrome occurs in one out of every 700 to 1,000 births and is the most common cause of intellectual disabilities
- Acknowledges that individuals with Down syndrome attend school, work, participate in decision-making, vote, and contribute to society
- Encourages all Californians to support and participate in Down syndrome awareness activities
- Aligns California's observance with the United Nations designation of March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day, with the date selected to signify the triplication of the 21st chromosome
Legislative Description
California Down Syndrome Awareness Week and Day.
Last Action
In Senate. To Com. on RLS.
5/26/2020
Committee Referrals
Rules5/26/2020
Rules3/9/2020
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