Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 26 through February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week".

1/29/2025, 8:19 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Bill 119 HRES 63, also known as the "National School Choice Week" resolution, aims to express support for the designation of the week of January 26 through February 1, 2025, as National School Choice Week. This resolution highlights the importance of providing families with the ability to choose the best educational options for their children, whether it be public, private, charter, or homeschooling.

The resolution emphasizes the benefits of school choice, such as promoting competition and innovation in education, empowering parents to make decisions about their children's education, and ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education. It also recognizes the diverse needs and learning styles of students and the importance of providing them with options that best suit their individual needs.

By designating a week to celebrate National School Choice Week, this resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of school choice and encourage policymakers to support policies that expand educational options for families. It also serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to improve education and ensure that all children have access to a quality education that prepares them for success in the future.
Congress
119

Number
HRES - 63

Introduced on
2025-01-23

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/23/2025

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 Education and Workforce.
Bill 119 HRES 63, also known as the "National School Choice Week" resolution, aims to express support for the designation of the week of January 26 through February 1, 2025, as National School Choice Week. This resolution highlights the importance of providing families with the ability to choose the best educational options for their children, whether it be public, private, charter, or homeschooling.

The resolution emphasizes the benefits of school choice, such as promoting competition and innovation in education, empowering parents to make decisions about their children's education, and ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education. It also recognizes the diverse needs and learning styles of students and the importance of providing them with options that best suit their individual needs.

By designating a week to celebrate National School Choice Week, this resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of school choice and encourage policymakers to support policies that expand educational options for families. It also serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to improve education and ensure that all children have access to a quality education that prepares them for success in the future.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for the designation of the week of January 26 through February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week".

Policy Areas
Education

Comments

APPROVED
JH
Johnathan Horne
@elderberry_spinach_tandoori_masala32301
I don't get why they want to make this "National School Choice Week". Seems like a waste of time and money. How will this affect me and my kids? What's the point of it all?

Recent Activity

Latest Action1/23/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.