Constitution Day

Constitution Day complies with federal and state government mandates requiring that educational institutions accepting public funding celebrate Constitution Day. The outreach program annually places volunteer judges and attorneys in classrooms across Orange County in September to discuss topical constitutional issues relevant to the student demographic.

Registration

The 8th Grade Constitution Day presentations will take place September 22-26. The lesson will cover the Miranda decision, focusing on the 5th and 6th Amendments. Schoolsthat register are now on a waitlist.

Registration is now open for the 12th grade Constitution Day program. Presentations will take place the week of September 15-19. This year’s topic celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Miranda decision, focusing on an individual’s right against self-incrimination and a right to counsel.