Bill · H.Res. 218· House(119-HRES-218)

Recognizing and honoring teachers who have earned or maintained National Board Certification.

Age: 45 years

Louisiana

Introduced: 3/11/2025
Last activity: 3/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Julia Letlow
Cosponsors: - 7 - 21

Education

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution is intended to honor teachers who have earned or maintained National Board Certification as of March 2025. It acknowledges that this certification signifies professional excellence through rigorous standards. The resolution highlights that these teachers help advance student learning and can accelerate instruction to mitigate pandemic-related learning loss. It also notes their role in increasing lifetime earnings for students and improving teacher retention. Finally, the House of Representatives seeks to recognize their contributions and encourage more support for these educators.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would students be better off under this?+4
The resolution highlights how certified teachers advance student learning and help mitigate pandemic-related loss.
Would children be better off under this?+3
By promoting highly certified teachers, the resolution aims to improve student learning and achievement.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The resolution notes that certified teachers particularly benefit low-income students' learning outcomes.