A resolution designating October 20, 2023, as "National Early Childhood Literacy Awareness Day".

SRES 430 designates October 20, 2023, as "National Early Childhood Literacy Awareness Day" to highlight early literacy challenges. The resolution encourages states, schools, nonprofits, and families to observe the day through activities promoting awareness of early childhood literacy development. It specifically urges parents and caregivers to engage children with reading, storytelling, and library visits to build foundational language skills. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds - it aims solely to raise public attention on improving early literacy outcomes for all children.