SJ0021 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Enrollment in pre-primary education in the United States has increased significantly since 1991; according to the National Center for Education Statistics, from 1991-2001 pre-primary enrollment of children between the ages of three and five increased by twenty percent; and

WHEREAS, During the kindergarten years, children often make considerable gains in reading and math; in addition, they begin to develop advanced social skills from the constant interaction that they have with one another; and

WHEREAS, Those different skills and abilities that kindergartners acquire lay the foundation for success at future grade levels; history has shown that in many cases, these children go on to become more competent learners, and are less likely to be held back in school; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois General Assembly is committed to improving education in Illinois at all levels; the State of Illinois is aiming to not only enhance the educational experiences of current students, but also to continue increasing enrollment in pre-school and kindergarten programs in the State; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that we proclaim the second Tuesday of September in each year to be Kindergarten Day in the State of Illinois, and we encourage all parents to enroll their children in kindergarten to enhance their abilities and provide their children with better chances to succeed later in life.