Bill · H.Res. 380· House(119-HRES-380)

Supporting the designation of the week of May 5 through May 9, 2025, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".

Age: 53 years

Connecticut

Introduced: 5/5/2025
Last activity: 5/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Jahana Hayes
Cosponsors: - 36 - 0

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 supports designating the week of May 5 through May 9, 2025, as "Teacher Appreciation Week." It recognizes the essential work of the nation's 3,000,000 public school teachers and their role in the American education system. The text highlights various initiatives supported by a large majority of teachers, including funding for Title I and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It also notes teacher interest in new professional strategies like team-teaching and artificial intelligence. Finally, the resolution calls for teachers to have a seat at the table in education policymaking at Federal, State, and local levels.

Yes· 3 of 12

Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
The bill highlights support for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Would students be better off under this?+3
The resolution advocates for teacher involvement in policymaking and support for various student protections and funding.
Does this put more money into public schools?+3
The resolution highlights teacher support for maintaining Title I and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act funding.