Bill Text: DE HCR76 | 2019-2020 | 150th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: Designating The Week Of February 24 - 28, 2020 As Public Schools Week.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2020-01-29 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT [HCR76 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2019-HCR76-Draft.html
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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. 76
DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24 - 28, 2020 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.
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the 150th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the Senate concurring therein, that February 24 through 28, 2020, 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 February 24 - 28, 2020, as “PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK” and calls upon Delawareans to support public schools.
