The resolution establishes the Joint Legislative Statesmanship Task Force with the goal of promoting civility among students in grades K-12 throughout the state. It emphasizes the importance of teaching young people the value of respect and dignity in their daily interactions, particularly during disagreements. The task force will consist of 12 members from the Legislature, appointed from both the majority and minority parties in both the Senate and General Assembly. It will have the authority to seek assistance from various state and local agencies and will be responsible for conducting its activities within the limits of available funding.
To fulfill its mission, the task force will annually visit schools across the state to engage with students on the principles of civility, including how to communicate respectfully and foster productive dialogue, even in the face of differing opinions. The task force will share personal experiences of civil discourse and collaboration across political lines, aiming to provide students with practical examples of civility in action. The visits will cover a diverse range of schools, ensuring representation from urban, suburban, and rural areas, as well as from different geographical regions of the state.