Summary#

SCR-190, “Larry Itliong Day,” is an enacted California Senate concurrent resolution. It proclaims October 25, 2026, as Larry Itliong Day and encourages public schools and educational institutions to hold activities about his life and contributions. Its stated goal is recognition and education; it does not amend an existing Act.

• Schools and educational institutions are encouraged—but not required—to conduct remembrance and learning activities.
• The resolution recognizes Itliong’s role in organizing farmworkers and the labor movement.

What it means for you#

• Public schools and educational institutions: The resolution encourages activities about Itliong. It does not require a school to hold them or set rules for what they must include.
• Students and the public: October 25, 2026, is proclaimed Larry Itliong Day in California. The resolution creates no new right, benefit, penalty, or service.

Money#

No publicly available information.

• The resolution identifies no appropriation, fee, or spending requirement.

What is unclear#

• The resolution does not specify what activities schools should hold or how they should be organized.
• It does not provide funding or say whether schools will receive resources for activities.
• It does not require reporting on whether activities take place.

Case for#

• The resolution recognizes Itliong’s contributions to farmworker organizing and California’s labor history.
• A possible argument for the bill is that school activities could help pupils learn about a figure whose work the resolution says was important to workers and the farmworkers’ movement.

Case against#

• The resolution encourages activities but does not require them, so observance may vary or not happen.
• It is a recognition measure, not a change to workers’ rights, wages, or working conditions.
• Without specified activities or funding, it is unclear how much educational activity the proclamation will produce.