Bill Text: DE HCR18 | 2019-2020 | 150th General Assembly | Draft


Bill Title: Designating The Week Of March 25 - 31, 2019 As Public Schools Week.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2019-03-27 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES [HCR18 Detail]

Download: Delaware-2019-HCR18-Draft.html

SPONSOR:

Rep. K. Williams & Rep. Matthews on behalf of all Representatives & Sen. Delcollo & Sen. Sturgeon on behalf of all Senators

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

150th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18

DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MARCH 25 - 31, 2019 AS “PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK”.

WHEREAS, public education is the foundation of a 21st-century democracy; and

WHEREAS, the Nation’s public schools are where students come to be educated as citizens of the United States; and

WHEREAS, each public school prepares the Nation’s young people to contribute to the society, economy, and citizenry of the country; and

WHEREAS, 90 percent of American children attend public schools; and

WHEREAS, local, State, and Federal lawmakers should prioritize support for strengthening the Nation’s public schools and empower local education leaders to implement, manage, and lead school districts in partnership with educators, parents, and other local education stakeholders and learning communities; and

WHEREAS, local, State, and Federal lawmakers should support such necessities as counseling, extracurricular activities, and mental health supports that are critical to help students engage in learning; and

WHEREAS, inclusive and safe high-quality public schools are where children learn to think critically, problem solve, and build relationships; and

WHEREAS, public schools should provide an environment where all students can succeed beginning in their earliest years, regardless of who they are or where they live; and

WHEREAS, efforts should be supported to advance equity and excellence in public education and to implement continuous improvement and evidence-based practices; and

WHEREAS, every child has the right to an education that helps them reach their full potential and to attend schools that offer a high-quality educational experience; and

WHEREAS, stable, equitable, predictable, and adequate funding for great public schools for every student in America is necessary to ensure that students have inviting classrooms and school libraries with up-to-date resources as well as well-prepared and supported educators; and

WHEREAS, educators include teachers, paraprofessionals, and principals who provide a well-rounded and complete curriculum and create joy in learning; and

WHEREAS, the Nation’s school buildings should have class sizes small enough to allow students to receive one-on-one attention and to access support services such as health care, nutrition, and after-school programs when needed; and

WHEREAS, students, teachers, and professionals make the Nation’s public schools vital components of the community; and

WHEREAS parents and communities are working hard to improve educational outcomes for children across the country.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the 150th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the Senate concurring therein, that March 25 through 31, 2019, is hereby designated as “PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK”, and the State Legislature calls upon Delawareans to observe this week by supporting public schools.

SYNOPSIS

This Concurrent Resolution designates the week of March 25-31, 2018, as “PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK” and calls upon Delawareans to support public schools.

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