§6683 Recognition Program Established

Summary

The Secretary of Education must set up a national award called the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award Program to honor classified school employees who give excellent service to students from prekindergarten through high school. Each year, by May 31 (starting in the second calendar year that begins after April 12, 2019), the Secretary will pick one employee for the award. The award is only for recognition and has no cash value. Every year by November 1 (starting in the first calendar year that begins after April 12, 2019), the Secretary will ask each State Governor to send nominations for workers in the covered job types. Governors should consider nominations from local school districts, school leaders, professional groups, unions, service agencies, nonprofits, parents and students, or other groups the Secretary allows. Nominations must show strong work, school and community involvement, leadership and commitment, local support, and how the person improves the job group's image. The Secretary will create national rules to judge the nominations and choose the best candidates.