Supporting the designation of the week of May 5 through May 9, 2025, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
Teacher Appreciation Week: National Recognition
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for review. It is actively moving through the system, but no further actions or votes have been scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This is a non-binding resolution to honor teachers, which usually receives broad support and very little opposition in Congress.
Key Points
- This resolution officially recognizes May 5 through May 9, 2025, as Teacher Appreciation Week to honor the work of 3 million public school teachers across the country.
- It highlights that many teachers feel their voices are ignored in government decisions and notes that only 19 percent of educators would currently recommend the profession to others.
- The resolution lists several policies that most teachers support, such as student loan forgiveness, federal funding for students with disabilities, and keeping public tax dollars in public schools.
- It calls on leaders at the federal, state, and local levels to include teachers when making new education laws and rules that affect what happens in the classroom.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Submitted in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Supporting the designation of the week of May 5 through May 9, 2025, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
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