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NC H657
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Becky Carney
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AI Summary
- Expresses support for healthy and active children in North Carolina and encourages participation in outdoor activities
- Recognizes that children who spend time outdoors in nature have enhanced sensory perception, decreased attention difficulties, and lower rates of obesity and illness
- Affirms that outdoor activities promote good citizenship, improved fitness, volunteer service, positive social behavior, and stronger family connections
- Notes that North Carolina has abundant natural resources and educational initiatives available for outdoor experiences, including state parks, nature centers, 4-H centers, and wildlife refuges
- Calls on the House of Representatives to ensure every child in North Carolina has the opportunity to discover and connect with natural spaces close to home
Legislative Description
Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
4/7/2011
Committee Referrals
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/7/2011
Full Bill Text
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