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CA ACR182

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2020

Primary Sponsor

Tim Grayson

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Origin

State Assembly

2019-2020 Session

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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