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Senate passes bill designating Nov. 14 as Ruby Bridges Day
Summary
The Oregon Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 450, establishing November 14 each year as Ruby Bridges Day and declaring an emergency so the change takes effect immediately. Sponsors and supporters described the measure as a way to teach civil rights history and encourage inclusion in schools.
Senate Bill 450, which designates November 14 each year as Ruby Bridges Day and declares an emergency, passed the Oregon State Senate on third reading after floor debate and was declared passed with a constitutional majority.
Senator Frederick introduced the bill, saying the measure honors Ruby Bridges’s 1960 walk into William Franz Elementary School in New Orleans and that commemorating the event supports teaching children about resilience and equal access to education. "Ruby Bridges' story tells the story of resilience, determination, basic fairness and changes that needed to…
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