Act No. 7621 (30th Legislature) — An Act amending title 1 Virgin Islands Code, chapter I1 to designate the month of October as “Disability History and Awareness Month” ---0-—
ACTNO. 7621 BILL NO. 30-0206 THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Regular Session 2014 An Act amending title 1 Virgin Islands Code, chapter I1 to designate the month of October as “Disability History and Awareness Month” ---0-—- WHEREAS, the Legislature finds that annually recognizing disability history throughout our entire public educational system, from kindergarten through grade twelve and at our university, during the month of October will help to increase awareness and understanding of the contributions people with disabilities have made to our territory, nation and the world; and WHEREAS, the Legislature further finds that recognizing disability history will increase respect and promote acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities; and WHEREAS, the Legislature further finds that recognizing disability history will inspire students with disabilities to feel a greater sense of pride, reduce harassment and bullying, and help ensure that students with disabilities remain in school; Now, Therefore, Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands: SECTION 1. …
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