Bill Text: MI SR0028 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution recognizing March 20-26, 2011, as Home Education Week in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 10-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-17 - Adopted [SR0028 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2011-SR0028-Enrolled.html
SR-28, As Adopted by Senate, March 17, 2011
Senator Robertson offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 28.
A resolution recognizing March 20-26, 2011, as Home Education Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Homeschooling is the fastest-growing educational trend in the United States, growing by an estimated 15 percent per year, with over 2 million children nationwide now in a homeschool program; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan has long recognized that parents and legal guardians have a natural and fundamental right to direct the care, education, and upbringing of their children; and
Whereas, Homeschooling provides young people with a strong foundation of values and academic skills needed to become responsible citizens of our state and nation; and
Whereas, Homeschool parents understand they are to be the primary educators and know that parental supervision and involvement play a major role in the education of students; and
Whereas, Parents know that teaching morals and values is essential to the complete education of the student since every member of society continually makes moral decisions; and
Whereas, The homeschool parents are dedicated to producing academically-strong students who also commit themselves to service. Studies indicate that homeschool students have a stronger understanding and higher participation rate in the governmental system and elections, and a significantly higher percentage are involved in community organizations; and
Whereas, Numerous individuals of note are products of homeschooling, including George Washington, Thomas Edison, Helen Keller, Agatha Christie, and Franklin D. Roosevelt; and
Whereas, Homeschoolers come from a diverse number of socioeconomic backgrounds and are from a variety of races and creeds; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize March 20-26, 2011, as Home Education Week in the state of Michigan.
