Bill · S.Res. 764· Senate(119-SRES-764)
A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 27th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 10 through May 16, 2026.
- Introduced
- 6/9/2026
- Last activity
- 6/9/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2705; text: CR S2702)
- Sponsored by
- Tim Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 4
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- 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 Senate resolution congratulates the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States. It recognizes their ongoing contributions to education and supports the goals of the 27th Annual National Charter Schools Week. The event is scheduled to be held from May 10 through May 16, 2026. The text highlights that charter schools are tuition-free public schools that enroll any student who wants to attend. It also notes that these schools promote innovation, accountability, and choice while serving millions of children.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would children be better off under this?+5
The resolution recognizes and supports charter schools that serve millions of children and aim to improve their educational achievement.
Would students be better off under this?+5
Students benefit from recognition of charter schools and efforts to support high-quality educational options and improved academic outcomes.
Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one?+5
The resolution expresses strong support for charter schools and educational choice, highlighting their role in providing diverse learning options for families.
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 Educational Contributions: Under resolved section (1), the Senate congratulates students, families, teachers, leaders, and staff of public charter schools for making ongoing contributions to public education and helping close the academic achievement gap. This is a positive acknowledgment of the hard work happening in these school communities.
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Support for Public Awareness and Choice: Under resolved sections (2) and (3), the resolution supports the ideals of National Charter Schools Week and encourages the American people to hold programs, ceremonies, and activities to demonstrate support for high-quality public charter schools. This encourages community engagement and highlights educational choices for families.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For Students+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+5
- 6/9/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2705; text: CR S2702)
- 12 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-SRES-238: A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 26th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 11 through May 17, 2025.
- 118-SRES-699 (not yet synced)
- 117-SRES-625 (not yet synced)
Michael BennetDemocrat · Colorado
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
John CornynRepublican · Texas
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
Bill HagertyRepublican · Tennessee
Maggie HassanDemocrat · New Hampshire
Ron JohnsonRepublican · Wisconsin
James LankfordRepublican · Oklahoma
Ashley MoodyRepublican · Florida
Tommy TubervilleRepublican · Alabama