This resolution expresses support for designating the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week" to recognize the nation's approximately 3 million public school teachers. The resolution does not provide any funding or create new programs, as it is a ceremonial measure intended to honor teachers and acknowledge their critical role in American education. The resolution goes beyond a simple acknowledgment by calling attention to teacher concerns, noting that only 19 percent of teachers would recommend the profession to others, and highlighting survey data showing that large majorities of teachers support various education policies, including federal protections against discrimination, funding for students with disabilities, and public school investment. The resolution ultimately calls on federal, state, and local leaders to involve teachers more directly in education policymaking decisions that affect classrooms. Since this is a symbolic House resolution rather than legislation that becomes law, it requires no implementation timeline or budget.
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