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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Crossed Over
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Passed
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would proclaim the week of April 6 through April 12, 2025, as Adult Education Week, and salute the teachers, administrators, classified staff, and students of adult education programs statewide, honoring their efforts, persistence, and accomplishments.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates the week of April 6 through April 12, 2025, as Adult Education Week in California, recognizing the critical role of adult education programs in supporting diverse learning needs. The resolution highlights the historical significance of adult education, which dates back to 1856 when the first class was held in San Francisco to teach English to immigrants, and emphasizes the program's ongoing importance in addressing challenges such as illiteracy, poverty, and unemployment. By acknowledging the 2023-24 school year statistics, the resolution showcases the extensive reach of adult education, including over 443,000 students enrolled in various programs like high school equivalency, English as a Second Language, career training, and specialized courses for adults with disabilities. The resolution also celebrates how adult education has been instrumental in supporting communities during significant social and economic challenges, including World War II, immigration reform, the Great Recession, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, it salutes the teachers, administrators, classified staff, and students of adult education programs, honoring their efforts, persistence, and accomplishments in providing essential educational opportunities and promoting lifelong learning.
Sponsors (68)
Blanca Pacheco (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
Joaquin Arambula (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Jasmeet Bains (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Mia Bonta (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Leticia Castillo (R),
Damon Connolly (D),
Laurie Davies (R),
Carl DeMaio (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Sade Elhawary (D),
Heath Flora (R),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
James Gallagher (R),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Mark González (D),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Corey Jackson (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Joe Patterson (R),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),
James Ramos (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Celeste Rodriguez (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Chris Rogers (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Kate Sanchez (R),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Nick Schultz (D),
LaShae Sharp-Collins (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Tri Ta (R),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Chris Ward (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 65, Statutes of 2025. (on 05/20/2025)
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