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PC 293

Para decretar en Puerto Rico el 15 de noviembre de cada año como el “Día Nacional de DECA” en reconocimiento a las aportaciones positivas que los estudiantes y egresados de esta organización estudiantil han realizado a la sociedad y en el Sistema Público de Enseñanza; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Designates November 15 each year as National DECA Day in Puerto Rico to recognize DECA students and alumni for their contributions to society and the public education system.

Ley 31-2025
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Bill Summary · PC 293

Summary — PC 293 / Ley 31-2025

Title (Spanish): Para decretar en Puerto Rico el 15 de noviembre de cada año como el “Día Nacional de DECA” en reconocimiento a las aportaciones positivas que los estudiantes y egresados de esta organización estudiantil han realizado a la sociedad y en el Sistema Público de Enseñanza; y para otros fines relacionados.
English (informal): Declares November 15 of each year in Puerto Rico as “National DECA Day” in recognition of contributions by DECA students and alumni to society and the public education system.

Main purpose

The law formally establishes an annual observance — November 15 — as “Día Nacional de DECA” in Puerto Rico to recognize and honor the positive contributions that students and graduates of DECA (the student organization) have made to the community and the public school system.

Key provisions (based on bill title and available actions)

  • Designates November 15 each year as National DECA Day in Puerto Rico.
  • Recognizes the social and educational contributions of DECA students and alumni to the public education system and broader society.
  • Authorizes or encourages official recognition and commemoration activities by government entities, public schools, and community organizations (the bill text provided is limited to the title; specific directives, duties, or funding are not included in the summary materials).

Who is affected

  • DECA students, alumni, local chapters and advisors — will receive official public recognition.
  • Public schools and the Puerto Rico Department of Education — likely partners for observance activities and ceremonies.
  • Community organizations, employers, and municipalities that collaborate with DECA may use the day for outreach, events, and recruitment.
  • The measure is primarily symbolic; it does not, in the available record, create regulatory obligations or appropriations.

Procedural and timeline highlights

  • Filed (Radicado): February 3, 2025
  • Passed the House (Cámara) — final approval with amendments: April 22, 2025
  • Passed the Senate — final approval with amendments: May 8, 2025
  • Enrolled and sent to the Governor: June 20, 2025
  • Enacted as law (Ley 31-2025): June 23, 2025

Impact and implementation notes

  • The primary impact is symbolic recognition which can be used to promote DECA programs, school activities, public-private partnerships, and student leadership initiatives.
  • The summary is based on title and legislative actions provided. For details on any implementing requirements (e.g., duties for agencies, recommended activities, or appropriation language), consult the full text of Ley 31-2025 as published in the official gazette or the legislative database.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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