# 119-sres-621: A resolution designating the week of February 23 through February 27, 2026, as "National Public Schools Week".

119-sres-621, A resolution designating the week of February 23 through February 27, 2026, as "National Public Schools Week"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME); status passed_senate (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-621
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution designating the week of February 23 through February 27, 2026, as "National Public Schools Week".
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-02-26
- Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME)
- Cosponsors: 17
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Designates Feb 23-27, 2026 as National Public Schools Week and affirms the value of public education.** It notes that 87 percent of children attend public schools and calls on federal, State, and local lawmakers to prioritize strengthening them. The resolution urges empowering superintendents, principals, and other school leaders to work with educators, parents, and local stakeholders. It highlights the need to support counseling, extracurricular activities, mental health services, nutrition, and afterschool programs. It says public schools should be inclusive, safe, and high quality so every child can reach their potential.

## Cosponsors (17)

- Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z

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- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-2837: Protect America’s Workforce Act
- 119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
- 119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
- 119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
- 119-sres-755: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.

## Sources
- [119-sres-621 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/621)

## Related
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- [119-s-2837: Protect America’s Workforce Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2837)
- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
- [119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewel…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-897)
- [119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham,…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-801)
- [119-sres-755: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former S…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-755)
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