Moolenaar Introduces House Resolution Marking National School Choice Week

Congressman John Moolenaar, co-chair of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, has introduced a House resolution to designate the week of January 23rd through January 29th as National School Choice Week.

"Parents are looking for schools that provide the environment and curriculum that is best for their children. The last two years in particular have shown how important it is for parents to be involved in their children's education, and I am proud to stand with them in supporting the rights of parents and school choice for America's students," said Moolenaar.

Last week, Moolenaar spoke on the House floor about the rights of parents, and how school choice provides opportunities for students.

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H. RES. 882

Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 23 through January 29, 2022, as "National School Choice Week".

RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 23 through January 29, 2022, as "National School Choice Week".

Whereas providing a diversity of choices in K--12 education empowers parents to select education environments that meet the individual needs and strengths of their children;

Whereas high-quality K--12 education environments of all varieties are available in the United States, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and home schooling;

Whereas talented teachers and school leaders in each of the education environments prepare children to achieve their dreams;

Whereas more families than ever before in the United States actively choose the best education for their children;

Whereas more public awareness of the issue of parental choice in education can inform additional families of the benefits of proactively choosing challenging, motivating, and effective education environments for their children;

Whereas the process by which parents choose schools for their children is nonpolitical, nonpartisan, and deserves the utmost respect; and

Whereas tens of thousands of events are planned to celebrate the benefits of educational choice during the eleventh annual National School Choice Week, held the week of January 23 through January 29, 2022: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

(1) supports the designation of "National School Choice Week";

(2) congratulates students, parents, teachers, and school leaders from K--12 education environments of all varieties for their persistence, achievements, dedication, and contributions to society in the United States;

(3) encourages all parents, during National School Choice Week, to learn more about the education options available to them; and

(4) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during National School Choice Week to raise public awareness of the benefits of opportunity in education.

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