IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 862 
Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 24 through 
February 28, 2020, as ‘‘Public Schools Week’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 21, 2020 
Mr. POCAN (for himself, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. 
THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. MCKINLEY, 
Ms. DELBENE, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. 
DEFAZIO, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. YARMUTH, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. GRIJALVA, 
Mr. KILDEE, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. NORTON, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, 
Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. PANETTA, Ms. WILD, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. COLE, Mr. 
BRINDISI, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. SIRES, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. 
NEGUSE, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. PAYNE, 
Mr. KHANNA, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. 
MCCOLLUM, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. CISNEROS, Mr. KIND, Ms. TITUS, Ms. 
GARCIA of Texas, Ms. HAALAND, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. 
BYRNE, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. HIMES, Mr. PALLONE, Ms. CASTOR 
of Florida, Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. MALINOWSKI, Mr. NAD-
LER, Ms. MOORE, Mr. DOGGETT, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. 
SLOTKIN, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. HASTINGS, Mrs. AXNE, Mr. 
BROWN of Maryland, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mrs. HAYES, Ms. DAVIDS of Kan-
sas, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mrs. LEE of Nevada, Mr. TONKO, Ms. 
DEGETTE, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. LUJA´N, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, 
Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. BEYER, Mr. GOLDEN, Mr. 
THOMPSON of California, Ms. FINKENAUER, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. 
HECK, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Ms. WEXTON, Ms. STEVENS, Mr. LIPINSKI, 
Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. MORELLE, Mr. SABLAN, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. JOYCE 
of Ohio, and Ms. WILSON of Florida) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of the week of Feb-
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•HRES 862 IH 
ruary 24 through February 28, 2020, as ‘‘Public Schools 
Week’’. 
Whereas public education is the foundation of a 21st-century 
democracy; 
Whereas the Nation’s public schools are where students come 
to be educated as citizens of the United States; 
Whereas each public school prepares the Nation’s young peo-
ple to contribute to the society, economy, and citizenry of 
the country; 
Whereas 90 percent of children in the United States attend 
public schools; 
Whereas local, State, and Federal lawmakers should 
prioritize support for strengthening the Nation’s public 
schools and empower local education leaders to imple-
ment, manage, and lead school districts in partnership 
with educators, parents, and other local education stake-
holders and learning communities; 
Whereas local, State, and Federal lawmakers should support 
such necessities as counseling, extracurricular activities, 
and mental health supports that are critical to help stu-
dents engage in learning; 
Whereas inclusive and safe high-quality public schools are 
where children learn to think critically, problem solve, 
and build relationships; 
Whereas public schools should provide an environment where 
all students can succeed beginning in their earliest years, 
regardless of who they are or where they live; 
Whereas efforts should be supported to advance equity and 
excellence in public education and to implement contin-
uous improvement and evidence-based practices; 
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Whereas every child has the right to an education that helps 
them reach their full potential and to attend schools that 
offer a high-quality educational experience; 
Whereas stable, equitable, predictable, and adequate funding 
for great public schools for every student in the United 
States is necessary to ensure that students have inviting 
classrooms and school libraries with up-to-date resources 
as well as well-prepared and supported educators; 
Whereas educators include teachers, paraprofessionals, and 
principals who provide a well-rounded and complete cur-
riculum and create joy in learning; 
Whereas the Nation’s school buildings should have class sizes 
small enough to allow students to receive one-on-one at-
tention and to access support services such as health 
care, nutrition, and after-school programs when needed; 
Whereas students, teachers, and professionals make the Na-
tion’s public schools vital components of the community; 
Whereas parents and communities are working hard to im-
prove educational outcomes for children across the coun-
try; and 
Whereas the week of February 24 through February 28, 
2020, would be an appropriate period to designate as 
‘‘Public Schools Week’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the designation of ‘‘Public Schools Week’’. 
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