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US SR594
Resolution
AI Summary
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Senate resolution celebrating the 52nd annual National Catholic Schools Week (January 25-31, 2026), sponsored by Senators Schmitt and Kaine and agreed to on January 29, 2026
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Catholic schools serve approximately 1,700,000 students with a 10-to-1 student-teacher ratio, achieving a 98.6% high school graduation rate and 83.7% of graduates attending 4-year colleges
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Student demographics include 34.9% from racial minority backgrounds, 15.4% of Hispanic heritage, and 21.8% from non-Catholic families according to the 2024-2025 National Catholic Education Association survey
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Resolution supports the 2026 theme "Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community" and recognizes contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools nationwide
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Applauds the National Catholic Educational Association and United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for their role in establishing and sponsoring National Catholic Schools Week since 1974
Legislative Description
A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 52nd annual National Catholic Schools Week.
Education
Last Action
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S397; text: CR S382)
1/29/2026