This Senate resolution celebrates National Catholic Schools Week, which runs from January 25-31, 2026, and marks the 52nd anniversary of this annual recognition. The resolution honors the contributions of Catholic schools that serve approximately 1.7 million students nationwide, with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1 and a high school graduation rate of 98.6 percent. The legislation highlights that Catholic schools serve a diverse population, with about 35 percent of students from racial minority backgrounds and nearly 22 percent from non-Catholic families, particularly providing affordable education options in underserved urban areas. The resolution does not involve any funding or create new programs, but simply expresses the Senate's support for Catholic schools and their role in providing academic excellence while emphasizing moral and character development. The 2026 theme "Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community" reflects how these schools extend beyond the classroom to include families as integral parts of the school community.
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