HR 9117 Summary

• Recognizes May 14, 2015, as "Fathers in Education Day" and May 11-15, 2015, as "Fathers in Action and Advocacy Week" in Florida.

• Encourages school districts, counties, and elected officials statewide to support and participate in these designated occasions.

• Supports the Fathers in Education national movement, which aims to increase father and male role model involvement in children's education and academic success.

• Acknowledges research showing children benefit academically, emotionally, and socially when fathers and male role models take interest in their learning.

• Promotes identifying ambassadors to organize ongoing school activities that increase father involvement in education both at school and at home.