Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the goal of the education system shall be that virtually every American student be able to read at grade level or better.
Impact
The resolution encourages the establishment of rigorous literacy programs that include one-on-one tutoring for students diagnosed with literacy gaps. It appeals to both state and local government agencies to collaborate with proven private organizations in implementing comprehensive literacy solutions. By promoting structured literacy approaches that focus on foundational skills including phonics and decoding, the resolution seeks to improve educational outcomes and ensure better job readiness among graduates.
Summary
House Resolution 738 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of literacy in America, emphasizing that nearly every American student should be able to read at grade level or better. The resolution highlights the ongoing issues of illiteracy, particularly how it adversely affects students and leads to broader societal challenges such as poverty and incarceration. It points to the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating these challenges, leading to learning gaps among students across various grade levels.
Contention
Despite HR738's positive intent, the bill could face challenges in implementation due to varying state and local readiness to adopt such programs. There may be contention about resource allocation, particularly in underserved areas where funding for comprehensive literacy programs may be limited. Critics might argue that without adequate funding and training for educators, the proposed solutions may fall short of effectively addressing the illiteracy crisis.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the goal of education in schools across America shall be that virtually every student in the United States achieves grade-level reading proficiency, providing them with the foundation to develop the skills and knowledge needed for success in school, work, and life.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should enact the Older Americans Bill of Rights to establish that older Americans should have the right to live with dignity and with independence.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the rate of chronic absenteeism in American schools must urgently be reduced, and for other purposes.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the African Americans who duly won election to the House during the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era but were wrongly denied the right to take their seats should be recognized as former Members of the House.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all 50 States should include the events of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the curriculum of elementary and secondary schools so that people in the United States may never forget that fateful day.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the benefits of global trade improve the lives of Americans and American communities by fostering a more inclusive, resilient, and prosperous economy.
Expressing the sense that the House of Representatives must take responsible and timely action to address the Federal tax loophole that allows Act 22 decree holders to legally evade Federal taxes.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should enact the Older Americans Bill of Rights to establish that older Americans should have the right to live with dignity and with independence.
Education: curriculum; environmental literacy task force to develop environmental literacy model curriculum and report on the curriculum; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1159.