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RepublicanBill · S.Res. 96· Senate(119-SRES-96)

A resolution designating the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".

Rep. Collins
Age: 74 years
Maine
Introduced
2/25/2025
Last activity
2/25/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1359; text: CR S1358)
Sponsored by
Susan Collins
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 18
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 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week." The text notes that public schools educate a large majority of American children and prepare them for society. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing support for these institutions and their leaders. The resolution also calls for supporting various student services and maintaining high-quality learning environments. Ultimately, the Senate has agreed to this specific designation for the specified week.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would children be better off under this?+2

    The resolution promotes a high-quality educational experience intended to help every child reach their full potential.

  • Would students be better off under this?+2

    The resolution advocates for student services such as counseling, nutrition, and extracurricular activities.

  • Does this make mental health care easier to get?+2

    The resolution calls for supporting mental health support as a critical service for student engagement.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.