| 1 | 1 | | house resolution no.177 Reps. Smit, Rigas, Jaime Greene, Steele, Schuette, Fox, Markkanen and Wozniak offered the following resolution: A resolution to declare January 21-27, 2024, as School Choice Week in the state of Michigan. Whereas, All children in Michigan should have the right to the highest quality schools possible; and Whereas, Citizens across Michigan agree that improving the quality of education and expanding access to highly effective schools should be issues of importance to our states leaders; and Whereas, Michigan recognizes the critical role that an effective and accountable system of education plays in preparing all children to be successful in a global economy; and Whereas, There are a multitude of high-quality public schools, public charter schools, home schools, and nonpublic schools in the state of Michigan; and Whereas, Approximately ten percent of all K-12 students in Michigan attend a public charter school; and Whereas, Approximately another ten percent of all K-12 students in Michigan attend a private school; and Whereas, Tens of thousands of students are homeschooled in Michigan; and Whereas, Overall in Michigan, one in four K-12 students participates in school of choice by attending schools in neighboring districts; and Whereas, Michigan has many outstanding teaching professionals across the state who are committed to educating children; and Whereas, The vital cause of education reform is one that transcends ideology and political party affiliation; and Whereas, Research in Michigan and across the nation demonstrates conclusively that providing parents with multiple schooling options improves academic performance; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 21-27, 2024, as School Choice Week in the state of Michigan. We call this observance to the attention of all our citizens; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the National School Choice Week organization with our highest esteem. |
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| 7 | 7 | | house resolution no.177 |
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| 9 | 9 | | Reps. Smit, Rigas, Jaime Greene, Steele, Schuette, Fox, Markkanen and Wozniak offered the following resolution: |
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| 11 | 11 | | A resolution to declare January 21-27, 2024, as School Choice Week in the state of Michigan. |
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| 13 | 13 | | Whereas, All children in Michigan should have the right to the highest quality schools possible; and |
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| 15 | 15 | | Whereas, Citizens across Michigan agree that improving the quality of education and expanding access to highly effective schools should be issues of importance to our states leaders; and |
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| 17 | 17 | | Whereas, Michigan recognizes the critical role that an effective and accountable system of education plays in preparing all children to be successful in a global economy; and |
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| 19 | 19 | | Whereas, There are a multitude of high-quality public schools, public charter schools, home schools, and nonpublic schools in the state of Michigan; and |
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| 21 | 21 | | Whereas, Approximately ten percent of all K-12 students in Michigan attend a public charter school; and |
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| 23 | 23 | | Whereas, Approximately another ten percent of all K-12 students in Michigan attend a private school; and |
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| 25 | 25 | | Whereas, Tens of thousands of students are homeschooled in Michigan; and |
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| 27 | 27 | | Whereas, Overall in Michigan, one in four K-12 students participates in school of choice by attending schools in neighboring districts; and |
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| 29 | 29 | | Whereas, Michigan has many outstanding teaching professionals across the state who are committed to educating children; and |
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| 31 | 31 | | Whereas, The vital cause of education reform is one that transcends ideology and political party affiliation; and |
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| 33 | 33 | | Whereas, Research in Michigan and across the nation demonstrates conclusively that providing parents with multiple schooling options improves academic performance; now, therefore, be it |
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| 35 | 35 | | Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 21-27, 2024, as School Choice Week in the state of Michigan. We call this observance to the attention of all our citizens; and be it further |
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| 37 | 37 | | Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the National School Choice Week organization with our highest esteem. |
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