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SRES621119th Congress

A resolution designating the week of February 23 through February 27, 2026, as "National Public Schools Week".

Sponsored By: Senator Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

Passed Senate

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.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

ME • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

    RI • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

    ME • I

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

    VT • I

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

    VT • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

Roll Call Votes

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