Rep. McMillin offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 78.   

A resolution to declare May 1-7, 2011, as Charter Schools Week in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, Michigan’s charter schools law was passed 17 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 110,000 students and their families; and

Whereas, Charter schools give all parents more choices in their children’s education; and

            Whereas, Michigan’s 247 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 many students throughout the state; now, therefore, be it

        Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 1-7, 2011, as Charter Schools Week in the state of Michigan. We honor 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 Association of Public School Academies.