A resolution designating October 20, 2024, as "National Early Childhood Literacy Awareness Day".

Senate Resolution 852 officially designates October 20, 2024, as "National Early Childhood Literacy Awareness Day." The resolution aims to highlight the importance of reading to children from birth through age five to support brain development and future academic success. While the measure does not provide new funding or create federal mandates, it encourages families, educators, and communities to engage in activities that promote early reading habits and improve access to books for young children.