SR122, As Adopted by Senate, January 23, 2018

Senator Pavlov offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 122.

A resolution recognizing January 21-27, 2018, 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 conclusively demonstrate that providing parents with multiple schooling options improves academic performance; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That members of this legislative body recognize January 21-27, 2018, as Michigan School Choice Week; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the National School Choice Week organization with our highest esteem.