This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000.
Article 1General Provisions
Section § 19985
This law section refers to the official name of a specific legal act: the California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000. It establishes the act as a recognized legal document.
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Section § 19985.5
This section emphasizes the importance of reading and literacy for both the economy and society. It highlights the progress made by the government in improving reading education in schools. Public libraries play a key role in supporting literacy goals, not just for students, but also for adults. Therefore, improving library facilities is essential to improve access to reading programs and library services across California.
The Legislature finds and declares the following:
(a)CA Education Code § 19985.5(a) Reading and literacy skills are fundamental to success in our economy and our society.
(b)CA Education Code § 19985.5(b) The Legislature and Governor have made enormous strides in improving the quality of reading instruction in public schools.
(c)CA Education Code § 19985.5(c) Public libraries are an important resource to further California’s reading and literacy goals both in conjunction with the public schools and for the adult population.
(d)CA Education Code § 19985.5(d) The construction and renovation of public library facilities is necessary to expand access to reading and literacy programs in California’s public education system and to expand access to public library services for all residents of California.
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Section § 19986
This section defines key terms for a chapter on the construction and renovation of public libraries in California. It explains that 'Committee' refers to the group handling library construction finance, 'Fund' means the budget for library projects, and 'Board' is the oversight group, including several state officials and legislative appointees. Legislative members can join board activities unless it clashes with their legislative roles, forming a joint committee on library issues.
As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:
(a)CA Education Code § 19986(a) “Committee” means the California Library Construction and Renovation Finance Committee established pursuant to Section 19972.
(b)CA Education Code § 19986(b) “Fund” means the California Public Library Construction and Renovation Fund.
(c)CA Education Code § 19986(c) “Board” means the California Public Library Construction and Renovation Board. This board is comprised of the State Librarian, the Treasurer, the Director of Finance, an Assembly Member appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, a Senator appointed by the Senate Rules Committee, and a member appointed by the Governor.
Legislative members of the board shall meet with, and participate in, the work of the board to the extent that their participation is not incompatible with their duties as Members of the Legislature. For the purposes of this chapter, Members of the Legislature who are members of the board shall constitute a joint legislative committee on the subject matter of this chapter.
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