Bill Text: MI SR0006 | 2015-2016 | 98th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution recognizing January 25 - January 31, 2015, as Michigan School Choice Week.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 16-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-01-27 - Adopted [SR0006 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2015-SR0006-Introduced.html
Senators Pavlov, Stamas, Nofs, Casperson, Kowall, Green, Colbeck, Proos, Robertson, Marleau, Knollenberg, Hildenbrand, Booher and Hune offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 6.
A resolution recognizing January 25 - January 31, 2015, as Michigan School Choice Week.
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 Senate, That we hereby commemorate January 25 - January 31, 2015, as Michigan School Choice Week in the state of Michigan, and 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.
