Bill · S.Res. 161· Senate(119-SRES-161)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 7 through April 11, 2025, as "National Assistant Principals Week".
- Introduced
- 4/7/2025
- Last activity
- 4/7/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2459)
- Sponsored by
- Richard Durbin
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the week of April 7 through April 11, 2025, as "National Assistant Principals Week." The proposal notes that several organizations have already designated this specific week for the recognition. It highlights the various roles assistant principals play in school administration, instruction, and daily operations. The resolution aims to honor how these professionals contribute to student success across the United States. Finally, it encourages citizens to observe the week through ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the role assistant principals play in leadership and education.
Yes
Would children be better off under this?+2
By recognizing the importance of school leadership, the resolution indirectly supports environments that foster student growth.
Would students be better off under this?+2
The resolution supports a leadership structure intended to ensure student achievement and growth.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Professional Contributions: The resolution honors the contributions of assistant principals to the success of students in the United States (Resolution Section 2).
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Increased Public Awareness: The resolution encourages people to use ceremonies and activities to promote awareness of the role assistant principals play in school leadership and ensuring access to high-quality education (Resolution Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+2Good For Students+2
- 4/7/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2459)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico