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Proc 10708ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10708

Read Across America Day, 2024

President Biden proclaims March 2, 2024 as Read Across America Day, celebrating literacy and calling on Americans to observe the day with programs and activities. The proclamation highlights administration literacy investments through the American Rescue Plan and Adult Education State Grants, while criticizing book banning efforts by "extremist politicians."

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 15953

Impact dates

  1. Read Across America Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 2, 2024 as Read Across America Day
  • Call upon children, families, educators, librarians, public officials, and all people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • March 2, 2024 designated as Read Across America Day

Near term (90d)

  • observance of Read Across America Day on March 2, 2024

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Political framing around 'extremist politicians' banning books may generate partisan reaction despite ceremonial nature
  • Reference to past policy investments (American Rescue Plan) serves advocacy purpose beyond pure commemoration
Proclamation 10708: Read Across America Day, 2024 · Executive Orders