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NJ SJR69
Joint Resolution
Status
1/29/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
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Designates the first full week of March each year as "Civic Learning Week" in New Jersey
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Encourages schools and civic organizations to hold educational programs about civic duty and responsibilities during this week
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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
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Aims to address declining civic knowledge among youth by promoting service learning projects, civic duty educational outreach programs, class discussions, and extracurricular civic activities
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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