A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2026, as Read Across America Day.
Summary
SR109 is a simple Senate resolution recognizing March 2, 2026, as Read Across America Day in Kentucky. The resolution states that reading is foundational to learning and future success, and it highlights the national Read Across America campaign, created by the National Education Association in 1998, as a way to encourage children to read every day and build awareness of the importance of reading.
The resolution encourages schools, libraries, bookstores, businesses, and community organizations to hold events celebrating reading, and it specifically calls on students, parents, teachers, public figures, and community leaders to participate. It also expresses the Senate’s support for efforts to help Kentucky children become strong readers and to promote the joy of reading statewide.
Impact
SR109 does not change Kentucky statutes, create new regulatory requirements, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is ceremonial and expressive: it formally designates March 2, 2026, as Read Across America Day and encourages public participation in reading-related activities. The resolution primarily affects state recognition and public awareness efforts involving schools, libraries, community groups, and families.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and noncontroversial. The bill was adopted by voice vote, indicating broad agreement and no recorded opposition. The language of the resolution is celebratory and promotional, emphasizing literacy, student achievement, and community involvement.
Contention
There is no notable substantive contention reflected in the bill text, voting history, or available discussion. Because SR109 is a commemorative resolution focused on literacy promotion, any disagreement would likely be limited to general preferences about ceremonial resolutions rather than policy disputes. The unanimous voice-vote adoption suggests the measure was broadly supported across the chamber.
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