SCR31 - California Poetry Out Loud.

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 31 CHAPTER 42 Relative to California Poetry Out Loud. [ Filed with Secretary of State April 29, 2025. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SCR 31, Allen. California Poetry Out Loud. This measure would celebrate March 17, 2025, as the 20th anniversary of California Poetry Out Loud. Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill Text WHEREAS, The California Arts Council will host the 2025 Poetry Out Loud state finals on March 16 and 17, 2025, in Sacramento; and WHEREAS, The 2025 program marks the 20th anniversary of California’s Poetry Out Loud; and WHEREAS, Poetry Out Loud is a nationwide program engaging high school pupils in discovery and learning about poetry through memorization, performance, and competition; and WHEREAS, Poetry Out Loud inspires in high school pupils the confidence to make themselves heard, using one of the most powerful tools at their disposal: art; and WHEREAS, California’s Poetry Out Loud is the largest event of its kind in the United States; and WHEREAS, In 2025, 17,311 pupils and 416 teachers participated in the 2025 school and county Poetry Out Loud competitions across California; and WHEREAS, The California Arts Council collaborates with State-Local Partnership (SLP) agencies to act as county partners for California Poetry Out Loud, organizing the program in their local schools and communities; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature joins the California Arts Council in celebrating the 20th anniversary of California Poetry Out Loud on March 17, 2025; and be it further Resolved, That the Legislature hereby declares the state’s appreciation to every pupil, teacher, and county partner for their commitment to art, history, and poetry through participation in the California Poetry Out Loud program; and be it further Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.