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119THCONGRESS
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STSESSION H. RES. 159
Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 24 through
February 28, 2025, as ‘‘Public Schools Week’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY24, 2025
Mr. P
OCAN(for himself, Mr. THOMPSONof Pennsylvania, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr.
F
ITZPATRICK, Mr. EVANSof Pennsylvania, Mr. JOHNSONof Georgia, Ms.
L
EEof Pennsylvania, Mr. LANDSMAN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. DELBENE,
Mr. T
HOMPSONof Mississippi, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. JACKSONof Illinois,
Mr. S
WALWELL, Ms. NORTON, Mr. DAVISof Illinois, Mr. BOYLEof
Pennsylvania, Ms. S
EWELL, Mrs. TRAHAN, Ms. BARRAGA´N, Ms.
D
EGETTE, Ms. MCCLELLAN, Mrs. RAMIREZ, Ms. BUDZINSKI, Mr.
R
ASKIN, Mr. MAGAZINER, Mr. GREENof Texas, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr.
L
ARSONof Connecticut, Ms. WILSONof Florida, Ms. PETTERSEN, Ms.
T
LAIB, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. MULLIN, Ms. MENG, Mr.
F
IELDS, Ms. CASTORof Florida, Mrs. MCIVER, Ms. TITUS, Ms. TOKUDA,
Ms. P
INGREE, Ms. BROWNLEY, Ms. WILLIAMSof Georgia, Ms.
S
HERRILL, Ms. LOISFRANKELof Florida, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. FROST,
Mr. D
ESAULNIER, Mr. SORENSEN, Ms. SA´NCHEZ, Mr. GARCI´Aof Illinois,
Mr. C
LEAVER, Ms. SCANLON, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. TORRESof New
York, Mr. C
OSTA, Ms. CRAIG, Ms. GARCIAof Texas, Ms. ADAMS, Mr.
H
IMES, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. MOOREof Wis-
consin, Ms. S
TANSBURY, Ms. STEVENS, Mrs. WATSONCOLEMAN, Mr.
T
URNERof Texas, Mr. THOMPSONof California, Mr. CARSON, Ms.
M
CDONALDRIVET, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Mr. PANETTA, Ms. ANSARI,
Mr. P
APPAS, Mr. STANTON, Mr. MANNION, Mr. FIGURES, Ms. DAVIDS
of Kansas, and Mr. H
UFFMAN) submitted the following resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of the week of Feb-
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•HRES 159 IH
ruary 24 through February 28, 2025, 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, according to 2021 data from the National Center
for Education Statistics, an estimated 90 percent of chil-
dren 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;
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Whereas efforts should be supported to advance equity and
excellence in public education and to implement contin-
uous improvement and evidence-based practices;
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,
2025, would be an appropriate period to designate as
‘‘Public Schools Week’’: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 1
the designation of ‘‘Public Schools Week’’. 2
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