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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 112 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 112

Designating the week of February 27 through March 3, 2023, as ``Public 
                            Schools Week''.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 15, 2023

   Mr. Tester (for himself and Ms. Collins) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Designating the week of February 27 through March 3, 2023, as ``Public 
                            Schools Week''.

Whereas public education is a significant institution in a 21st-century 
        democracy;
Whereas public schools in the United States educate students about the values 
        and beliefs that hold the individuals of the United States together as a 
        nation;
Whereas public schools prepare young individuals of the United States to 
        contribute to the society, economy, and citizenry of the country;
Whereas 90 percent of children in the United States attend public schools;
Whereas Federal, State, and local lawmakers should--

    (1) prioritize support for strengthening the public schools of the 
United States;

    (2) empower superintendents, principals, and other school leaders to 
implement, manage, and lead school districts and schools in partnership 
with educators, parents, and other local education stakeholders; and

    (3) support services and programs that are critical to helping students 
engage in learning, including counseling, extracurricular activities, and 
mental health support;

Whereas public schools should foster inclusive, safe, and high-quality 
        environments in which children can learn to think critically, problem 
        solve, and build relationships;
Whereas public schools should provide environments in which all students have 
        the opportunity to succeed beginning in their earliest years, regardless 
        of who a student is or where a student lives;
Whereas Congress should support--

    (1) efforts to advance equal opportunity and excellence in public 
education;

    (2) efforts to implement evidence-based practices in public education; 
and

    (3) continuous improvements to public education;

Whereas every child should--

    (1) receive an education that helps the child reach the full potential 
of the child; and

    (2) attend a school that offers a high-quality educational experience;

Whereas Federal funding, in addition to State and local funds, supports the 
        access of students to inviting classrooms, well-prepared educators, and 
        services to support healthy students, including nutrition and 
        afterschool programs;
Whereas teachers, paraprofessionals, and principals should provide students with 
        a well-rounded education and strive to create joy in learning;
Whereas superintendents, principals, other school leaders, teachers, 
        paraprofessionals, and parents make public schools vital components of 
        communities and are working hard to improve educational outcomes for 
        children across the country; and
Whereas the week of February 27 through March 3, 2023, is an appropriate period 
        to designate as ``Public Schools Week'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate designates the week of February 27 
through March 3, 2023, as ``Public Schools Week''.
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