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Proc 10862ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10862

National Child's Day, 2024

President Biden issued a ceremonial proclamation declaring November 20, 2024, as National Child's Day. The proclamation highlights past administration achievements in education funding, child care, health care, gun safety, and climate policy, but contains no substantive policy directives, mandates, or regulatory changes. It calls on officials and citizens to observe the day with programs and ceremonies.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 93461

Impact dates

  1. National Child's Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim November 20, 2024 as National Child's Day
  • Call upon government officials, educators, volunteers, and people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; November 20, 2024 designated as National Child's Day

Near term (90d)

  • Encouraged observance of National Child's Day on November 20, 2024 with programs and ceremonies

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Text contains political messaging touting administration achievements rather than neutral commemorative language
  • Vague 'call upon' language creates no enforceable obligation on any actor
Proclamation 10862: National Child's Day, 2024 · Executive Orders