IL SJR0044

Designates June as "Leave No Child Inside Month" in Illinois to promote outdoor nature experiences for children

Endorses the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights, affirming every child should have opportunities to discover wilderness areas including prairies, dunes, forests, savannas, and wetlands

Supports specific outdoor activities for children including camping, hiking, fishing, tree climbing, swimming, and playing in natural settings in both rural and urban areas

Recognizes scientific research showing outdoor play and direct nature exposure provide essential benefits for children's physical, emotional, and spiritual development

Encourages engagement of adults, mentors, youth leaders, conservation organizations, schools, and civic organizations to create safe outdoor learning opportunities, with emphasis on serving underserved and ethnically diverse communities