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NJ SJR69

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/29/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the first full week of March each year as "Civic Learning Week" in New Jersey

  • Encourages schools and civic organizations to hold educational programs about civic duty and responsibilities during this week

  • Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation recognizing Civic Learning Week and call upon public officials, citizens, and educational organizations to observe it with appropriate activities

  • Aims to address declining civic knowledge among youth by promoting service learning projects, civic duty educational outreach programs, class discussions, and extracurricular civic activities

  • Cites research linking civic participation to improved psychological well-being, academic engagement, health outcomes, and economic resilience in communities

Legislative Description

Designates first week of March as "Civic Learning Week" in New Jersey.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

1/29/2024

Committee Referrals

Education1/29/2024

Full Bill Text

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