Texas Senate Bill SR90

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Introduced: 2/2/09
• Enrolled: 2/2/09
• Passed: 2/2/09

Caption

Commending Chapel Hill Elementary School for being named a 2009 Blue Ribbon School nominee.

Impact

The resolution serves to highlight the importance of academic standards within the state of Texas and the role of schools in providing high-quality education. By recognizing Chapel Hill Elementary, it draws attention to successful educational practices that can serve as models for other institutions across the state. This recognition could potentially inspire other schools to strive for excellence in their educational programs.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 90 commends Chapel Hill Elementary School in the Chapel Hill Independent School District for being nominated as a 2009 Blue Ribbon School by the Texas Education Agency. The Blue Ribbon Schools program recognizes schools demonstrating high academic performance or significant improvements in student achievement. The resolution reflects a celebration of the school's dedication to educational excellence and the achievements of its students and staff.

Contention

While this resolution primarily acts as a commendation, the potential area of contention may arise from the competitive nature of the Blue Ribbon distinction itself. Schools often face the pressures of meeting rigorous academic standards to achieve such accolades. This could lead to discussions on educational equity and the challenges faced by underperforming schools, highlighting the disparity in resources and support across different school districts within Texas.