Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.

3/4/2024, 3:00 PM

This resolution supports the goals of National Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States.

Bill 118 H.Res. 68, also known as "Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools," is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to recognize and commend the important role that Catholic schools play in providing quality education to students across the country.

The resolution highlights the long history of Catholic schools in the United States and acknowledges the significant contributions they have made to the education system. It emphasizes the values of faith, service, and academic excellence that are instilled in students attending Catholic schools.

Additionally, the resolution recognizes the diversity of students served by Catholic schools, including those from low-income families and minority communities. It acknowledges the positive impact that Catholic schools have on student achievement and character development. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 68 aims to show support for Catholic schools and the valuable role they play in the education of students in the United States. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating the contributions of Catholic schools to the education system.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 68

Introduced on
2023-01-27

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/27/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution supports the goals of National Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States.

Bill 118 H.Res. 68, also known as "Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools," is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to recognize and commend the important role that Catholic schools play in providing quality education to students across the country.

The resolution highlights the long history of Catholic schools in the United States and acknowledges the significant contributions they have made to the education system. It emphasizes the values of faith, service, and academic excellence that are instilled in students attending Catholic schools.

Additionally, the resolution recognizes the diversity of students served by Catholic schools, including those from low-income families and minority communities. It acknowledges the positive impact that Catholic schools have on student achievement and character development. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 68 aims to show support for Catholic schools and the valuable role they play in the education of students in the United States. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating the contributions of Catholic schools to the education system.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedSupporting the contributions of Catholic schools.

Policy Areas
Education

Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/11/2023

This resolution supports the goals of National Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic ele...


Latest Action1/27/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.