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ACR 121

Relative to National Mentoring Month.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 71 co-sponsors

California formally designates a month as National Mentoring Month to promote public awareness and encouragement of mentoring programs statewide.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 10, Statutes of 2026.
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Bill Summary · ACR 121

Legislative bill overview

ACR 121 is a California Assembly Concurrent Resolution that designates a specific month as National Mentoring Month in the state. The resolution passed unanimously and has been formally chaptered, making it official state recognition of mentoring as a valued activity.

Why is this important

Concurrent resolutions like this serve primarily symbolic and awareness-raising purposes rather than creating enforceable law. By officially recognizing National Mentoring Month, California expresses legislative support for mentoring programs and potentially encourages public and private organizations to promote mentoring initiatives during the designated period.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited practical impact — This is a non-binding symbolic measure that creates no new requirements, funding, or enforcement mechanisms for mentoring programs
  • Resource allocation questions — While mentoring is widely supported, critics might argue legislative time could address mentoring barriers (funding gaps, access disparities) rather than symbolic recognition
  • Selective recognition — The bill elevates mentoring above other valuable community practices; some might question why mentoring receives official designation when other important activities do not

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

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