Section 19985.5 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Education Code >> Division 1. >> Title 1. >> Part 11. >> Chapter 12. >> Article 1.
19985.5
. The Legislature finds and declares the following:
(a) Reading and literacy skills are fundamental to success in our
economy and our society.
(b) The Legislature and Governor have made enormous strides in
improving the quality of reading instruction in public schools.
(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) 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.