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PRINTER'S NO. 1500
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
298
Session of
2020
INTRODUCED BY DINNIMAN, STREET, BLAKE, IOVINO, BROWNE,
BARTOLOTTA, KILLION, KEARNEY, DiSANTO, FONTANA, SANTARSIERO,
COLLETT, SCAVELLO, COSTA, K. WARD, J. WARD, BAKER, SABATINA,
AUMENT, TARTAGLIONE AND BREWSTER, FEBRUARY 3, 2020
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, FEBRUARY 3, 2020
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of February 24 through 28, 2020, as "Public
Schools Week" in Pennsylvania.
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, Public schools prepare the nation's young people to
contribute to the economy, society and citizenry of the country;
and
WHEREAS, Ninety percent of American children attend public
schools; and
WHEREAS, Federal, state and local 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, Federal, state and local lawmakers should support
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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, All children have the right to an education that
helps them to reach their full potential and 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 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
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educational outcomes for children across the country; and
WHEREAS, The week of February 24 through 28, 2020, is an
appropriate period to recognize "Public Schools Week"; therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the week of February 24
through 28, 2020, as "Public Schools Week" in Pennsylvania.
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