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CA SCR79

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/6/2020

Primary Sponsor

Cathleen Galgiani

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Declares the first Wednesday in February as California Girls and Women in Sports Day to recognize girls' and women's contributions to sports in California
  • References President Ronald Reagan's 1987 declaration of National Women in Sports Day and acknowledges Title IX's 1972 passage prohibiting sports program discrimination
  • Calls on teachers, school administrators, and community policymakers to ensure equity in California's sports programs and activities
  • Recognizes sports participation as beneficial for developing physical, mental, moral, social, and emotional well-being while building confidence and leadership skills
  • Encourages girls and women of all ages to participate in and contribute to sports at all competition levels

Legislative Description

California Girls and Women in Sports Day.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 10, Statutes of 2020.

3/6/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules2/6/2020
Rules1/22/2020

Full Bill Text

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