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ID SCR113

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/9/2010

Primary Sponsor

John McGee

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends the Idaho Children and Nature Network for raising awareness about children connecting meaningfully with the outdoors
  • Recognizes that children today spend an average of seven and one-half hours daily on electronic media and half as much time outdoors compared to 20 years ago
  • Identifies health and developmental consequences of outdoor inactivity including increased childhood obesity, depression, inattentiveness, and diminished creativity
  • Supports the "Be Outside - Idaho Children in Nature" initiative as a cooperative effort of state, federal, and private partnerships to reconnect children with nature through youth programming and recreation opportunities
  • Encourages Idaho citizens to utilize www.beoutsideidaho.org as a resource for accessing outdoor activities and events for youth

Legislative Description

Stating findings of the Legislature and commending the Idaho Children and Nature Network.

IDAHO CHILDREN AND NATURE NETWORK

Last Action

To Secretary of State

3/29/2010

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare1/25/2010

Full Bill Text

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