Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".

3/3/2025, 2:07 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill 119 HRES 159, also known as the "Public Schools Week" resolution, aims to express support for designating the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week." The resolution highlights the importance of public schools in providing a quality education to all students, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.

The resolution emphasizes the role of public schools in promoting equity and opportunity for all students, as well as the critical role they play in preparing students for success in the workforce and in life. It also recognizes the hard work and dedication of teachers, administrators, and staff in public schools across the country.

By designating a specific week to celebrate and support public schools, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of investing in public education and ensuring that all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities. It also serves as a reminder of the vital role that public schools play in our society and the need to support and strengthen them for the benefit of all students. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 159 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to highlight the value of public schools and the need to prioritize and support them in order to ensure a bright future for all students.
Congress
119

Number
HRES - 159

Introduced on
2025-02-24

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/24/2025

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill 119 HRES 159, also known as the "Public Schools Week" resolution, aims to express support for designating the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week." The resolution highlights the importance of public schools in providing a quality education to all students, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.

The resolution emphasizes the role of public schools in promoting equity and opportunity for all students, as well as the critical role they play in preparing students for success in the workforce and in life. It also recognizes the hard work and dedication of teachers, administrators, and staff in public schools across the country.

By designating a specific week to celebrate and support public schools, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of investing in public education and ensuring that all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities. It also serves as a reminder of the vital role that public schools play in our society and the need to support and strengthen them for the benefit of all students. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 159 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to highlight the value of public schools and the need to prioritize and support them in order to ensure a bright future for all students.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for the designation of the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".

Policy Areas
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Latest Action2/24/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.