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RepublicanBill · S.Res. 621· Senate(119-SRES-621)

A resolution designating the week of February 23 through February 27, 2026, as "National Public Schools Week".

Rep. Collins
Age: 74 years
Maine
Introduced
2/26/2026
Last activity
2/26/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S711-712)
Sponsored by
Susan Collins
Cosponsors
Republican - 0Democrat - 15
Education
  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. Adopted by the Senate

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 designates the week of February 23 through February 27, 2026, as ``National Public Schools Week''. The text notes that public schools educate a large majority of children and prepare them to contribute to the country. It emphasizes that lawmakers should prioritize supporting and strengthening these institutions. The resolution also highlights the importance of school leaders, educators, and parents in improving educational outcomes. Finally, it calls for the support of services that help students engage in learning.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would children be better off under this?+2

    The resolution promotes high-quality education and essential services for children.

  • Would students be better off under this?+2

    The resolution explicitly aims to support services and environments critical to student learning.

  • Does this put more money into public schools?+1

    The resolution emphasizes the importance of federal, state, and local funding for public schools.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.