A resolution recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December 14, 2023.

Bill: 118-sres-508
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2023-12-14
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Athletes

Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Elementary and secondary education

School administration

School athletics

Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Latest action: action_date: 2023-12-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6011; text: CR S6003)

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-12-14
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This resolution supports the annual recognition of Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December 14, 2023.</p><p>In addition, the resolution commends (1) interscholastic athletic administrators for their commitment to secondary school student athletes; and (2) the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for providing continuous learning, professional development, and resources to assist those within the profession.</p>

action_date: 2023-12-14
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p>This resolution supports the annual recognition of Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December 14, 2023.</p><p>In addition, the resolution commends (1) interscholastic athletic administrators for their commitment to secondary school student athletes; and (2) the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for providing continuous learning, professional development, and resources to assist those within the profession.</p>

tv_txt: III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 508 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 14, 2023 Mr. Braun submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators’ Day on December 14, 2023.

Whereas, each December, the Senate recognizes the positive contributions of interscholastic athletic administrators; Whereas the Senate recognizes the position of interscholastic athletic administrator as an important contributor to the education of students in the United States that helps foster the development of students physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally; Whereas, for students, interscholastic athletic participation is an integral part of the educational experience and enhances the learning and maturation process; Whereas interscholastic athletic administrators serve as guardians of education-based athletics, which includes ensuring the safety and well-being of all student-athletes; Whereas interscholastic athletic administrators have stewardship over more than 7,800,000 students in high schools across the United States; Whereas the existence of well-trained and supported interscholastic athletic administrators is essential to the operation of the education system in the United States; Whereas interscholastic athletic administrators are often among the first individuals to arrive at school each morning so that student-athletes have opportunities to use athletic facilities, stay later in the evening as various sports teams practice, and often work weekends during interscholastic competitions; Whereas interscholastic athletic administrators are committed to developing and maintaining comprehensive education-based athletic programs that seek to achieve the highest development of all student-athletes; Whereas State interscholastic athletic administrator associations report that the field is experiencing high turnover rates; Whereas the retention of the interscholastic athletic administrator workforce in the United States is essential to protecting school-based athletics as part of a robust educational experience; and Whereas the athletic programs run by interscholastic athletic administrators have impacts that extend well beyond playing fields, athletic venues, and even schools: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the annual recognition of Interscholastic Athletic Administrators’ Day on December 14, 2023; (2) commends interscholastic athletic administrators for the commitment and leadership provided to student-athletes at the secondary school level; and (3) commends the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association as the leading organization that prepares individuals who lead secondary school athletics throughout the United States, providing continuous learning, professional development, and resources to assist interscholastic athletic administrators.