Bill Text: MI HR0225 | 2017-2018 | 99th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare January 21-27, 2018, as School Choice Week in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-01-17 - Adopted [HR0225 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2017-HR0225-Enrolled.html
Reps. Kelly and Kahle offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 225.
A resolution to declare January 21-27, 2018, as School Choice Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, All children in Michigan should have the right to the highest-quality schools possible; and
Whereas, Citizens across Michigan agree that improving the quality of education and expanding access to highly-effective schools should be issues of importance to our state’s leaders; and
Whereas, Michigan recognizes the critical role that an effective and accountable system of education plays in preparing all children to be successful in a global economy; and
Whereas, There are a multitude of high-quality public schools, public charter schools, and nonpublic schools in the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, Michigan has many outstanding teaching professionals in public, private, and charter schools across the state who are committed to educating children; and
Whereas, The vital cause of education reform is one that transcends ideology and political party affiliation; and
Whereas, Research in Michigan and across the nation demonstrates conclusively that providing parents with multiple schooling options improves academic performance; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 21-27, 2018, as School Choice Week in the state of Michigan. We call this observance to the attention of all our citizens; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the National School Choice Week organization with our highest esteem.