Bill Text: MI SR0149 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution recognizing May 2-8, 2010, as Michigan Charter Schools Week.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 10-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-05-05 - Adopted [SR0149 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2009-SR0149-Enrolled.html
SR-149, As Adopted by Senate, May 5, 2010
Senators Kuipers, Allen, Cropsey, Cassis, Hardiman, McManus and Jansen offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 149.
A resolution recognizing May 2-8, 2010, as Michigan Charter Schools Week.
Whereas, Michigan's charter schools law was passed 16 years ago, enabling charter schools to be locally established and founded in communities across the state; and
Whereas, Michigan charter schools provide new educational opportunities to over 111,000 students and their families; and
Whereas, Charter schools give all parents more choices in their children's education; and
Whereas, Michigan's 243 charter schools and their dedicated staff continue to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to K-12 education; and
Whereas, Charter public schools encourage competition and are accountable to the public through public universities, community colleges, and local and intermediate school districts that help establish and oversee these schools; and
Whereas, Charter schools are making great progress in closing the achievement gap for urban, minority, and at-risk children across the state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby recognize May 2-8, 2010, as Michigan Charter Schools Week in honor of their successes and the important role they play in educating Michigan's young people; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Council of Charter School Authorizers with our highest esteem.
