Texas Senate Bill SR995

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Introduced: 5/23/09
• Enrolled: 5/23/09
• Passed: 5/23/09

Caption

Recognizing June 7 through 13, 2009, as 9-1-1 for Kids Education Week.

Impact

The resolution is part of broader efforts to enhance the safety and security of communities in Texas by providing accessible information about emergency services to children. By promoting education on emergency reporting, the resolution aims to reduce the instances of inappropriate calls and bolster the effectiveness of emergency response systems. This initiative supports the ongoing educational efforts initiated by the '9-1-1 for Kids' program, which has been operational since 1994.

Summary

Senate Resolution 995 is a formal recognition by the Texas Senate of June 7 through 13, 2009, as '9-1-1 for Kids Education Week.' This resolution acknowledges the critical role that educating children about emergency reporting procedures plays in the efficiency and integrity of the 9-1-1 emergency response systems. The resolution highlights that many emergency calls received by 9-1-1 centers come from young children, underscoring the necessity of proper education on when and how to make such calls.

Contention

While the resolution represents a supportive measure for public education on emergency services, the discussions around it largely revolve around the need for such programs and their implementation within schools and communities. The lack of contention captured in the resolution indicates a consensus on the importance of educating young citizens, though it may also reflect a broader acceptance of state-wide initiatives focused on community safety without significant opposition.