Missouri § 9.137 - Missouri school read-in day designated for second Friday in March.
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§ 9.137. Missouri school read-in day designated for second Friday in March.
The second Friday in March shall be set apart and designated as "Missouri School Read-In Day". It is recommended to the people of the state that the day be appropriately observed through activities that will bring about an increased awareness of the importance and benefits of reading and encourage greater emphasis on reading, both in the school and in the home. Missouri school read-in day recognizes that reading proficiency is a major factor in determining a child's success in school, regardless of the socioeconomic status, race, ethnic background, or educational level of the child and the child's family.
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(L. 2011 H.B. 795)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 9.137 ("Missouri school read-in day designated for second Friday in March.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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