Proclamation 8648

National D.A.R.E. Day, 2011

President Obama proclaimed April 7, 2011, as National D.A.R.E. Day, calling on Americans to observe the day with programs and activities promoting drug abuse prevention among youth. The proclamation praises the D.A.R.E. program and encourages visiting a government website for educational materials, but contains no binding policy directives, funding allocations, or regulatory changes.