PRINTER'S NO. 1966
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
397
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY AUMENT, YUDICHAK, SABATINA, FARNESE, FONTANA,
DINNIMAN, GREENLEAF, BROWNE, TEPLITZ, COSTA, RAFFERTY,
BARTOLOTTA, SCAVELLO, HUGHES, RESCHENTHALER, KILLION AND
SCHWANK, JUNE 22, 2016
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JUNE 22, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Designating July 14, 2016, as "Summer Learning Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, "Summer Learning Day" is a day to reflect on the
importance of keeping youth learning, safe and healthy every
summer and ensuring they return to school in the fall ready to
succeed in the year ahead; and
WHEREAS, Summer learning loss is a significant contributor to
the achievement gap, a gap which remains constant during the
nine months of the school year, but widens during the summer
months; and
WHEREAS, Summer learning programs are proven to maintain and
advance students' academic and social growth, keep children safe
and healthy during the summer and send young people back to
school ready to learn; and
WHEREAS, Summer youth employment programs engage older youth
in meaningful activities that allow them to explore careers of
interest, take on new responsibilities, contribute to their
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community and earn money for the future; and
WHEREAS, A wide array of public agencies, community-based
organizations, schools, libraries, museums, recreation centers,
camps and businesses in our community contribute to the well-
being of youth through summer programming; and
WHEREAS, Summer learning is a critical component of our
collective effort to ensure all students graduate from high
school prepared for college, careers and life; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the importance of
providing a safe learning environment for children after school
and during the summer months and support these programs; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate July 14, 2016, as "Summer
Learning Day" in Pennsylvania.
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