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| 117-sconres-33 | 117 | sconres | 33 | A concurrent resolution commending the heroism of Olathe East High School Administrator Dr. Kaleb Stoppel and School Resource Officer Erik Clark in responding to a student armed with a firearm. | Education | 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-10 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1124) | Senate | Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] | KS | R | M000934 | 1 | This concurrent resolution commends Administrator Dr. Kaleb Stoppel and School Resource Officer Erik Clark for their heroic actions to protect students and staff of Olathe East High School in Kansas. It also recognizes their years of dedication and service to the community. | 2022-12-29T22:48:20Z | |
| 114-sconres-55 | 114 | sconres | 55 | A concurrent resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 opening of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the 2016 opening of the new Texas A&M Veterinary & Biomedical Education complex in College Station, Texas. | Education | 2016-09-29 | 2016-11-14 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] | TX | R | C001056 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1916 opening of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the 2016 opening of the new Texas A&M Veterinary & Biomedical Education complex in College Station, Texas. | 2023-01-11T13:34:06Z | |
| 114-sconres-9 | 114 | sconres | 9 | A concurrent resolution honoring the life and memory of Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president emeritus of the University of Notre Dame. | Education | 2015-03-04 | 2015-03-04 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1310) | Senate | Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN] | IN | D | D000607 | 1 | Commemorates the life and achievements of Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president emeritus of the University of Notre Dame, who throughout his life displayed extraordinary commitment to social justice and the improvement of higher education. | 2023-01-11T13:27:46Z | |
| 111-sconres-46 | 111 | sconres | 46 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the benefits of service-learning and expressing support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge. | Education | 2009-10-07 | 2009-10-15 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] | WA | D | M001111 | 7 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the benefits of service-learning, which include: (1) enriching and enhancing academic outcomes for youth; (2) engaging youth in positive experiences in the community; and (3) encouraging youth to make more constructive choices with regards to their lives. Encourages schools, school districts, college campuses, community-based organizations, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to provide youth with more service-learning opportunities. Expresses support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge, an annual event which spotlights the value of service-learning to youth, schools, college campuses, and communities. | 2023-01-11T13:17:22Z | |
| 111-sconres-21 | 111 | sconres | 21 | A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Early Educator Worthy Wage Day. | Education | 2009-04-29 | 2009-04-29 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4901) | Senate | Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] | NJ | D | M000639 | 6 | Supports the goals and ideals of National Early Educator Worthy Wage Day. Urges public officials and the general public to honor early childhood care and education staff and programs in their communities, and to work together to resolve the early childhood education staff compensation crisis. | 2023-01-11T13:19:20Z | |
| 111-sconres-12 | 111 | sconres | 12 | A concurrent resolution recognizing and honoring the signing by President Abraham Lincoln of the legislation authorizing the establishment of collegiate programs at Gallaudet University. | Education | 2009-03-23 | 2009-03-25 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] | OH | D | B000944 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates and honors Gallaudet University on the 145th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the legislation authorizing the establishment of collegiate programs at Gallaudet University. Congratulates Gallaudet University for 145 years of unique and exceptional service to the deaf people of the United States and the world deaf community. | 2023-01-11T13:19:39Z | |
| 111-sconres-7 | 111 | sconres | 7 | A concurrent resolution honoring and remembering the life of Lawrence "Larry" King. | Education | 2009-02-13 | 2009-02-13 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2346) | Senate | Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] | CA | D | F000062 | 3 | Honors and remembers the life of Lawrence "Larry" King. Condemns all hate crimes. Encourages immediate steps to stop bullying and harassment in the nation's schools. | 2022-02-03T06:06:03Z | |
| 111-sconres-5 | 111 | sconres | 5 | A concurrent resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts in Hawai'i. | Education | 2009-02-06 | 2009-02-06 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1866) | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 0 | Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts in Hawai`i. Praises the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts Pacific Province for its good works educating the youth of this country, serving the people of Hawai`i, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New Mexico, and pursuing educational, social, and economic equality. | 2019-11-15T21:57:16Z | |
| 110-sconres-33 | 110 | sconres | 33 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education. | Education | 2007-05-07 | 2007-05-07 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5661) | Senate | Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] | TN | R | A000360 | 3 | Expresses the sense of Congress that music education grounded in rigorous instruction is an important component of a well-rounded academic curriculum and should be available to every student in every school in the United States. | 2023-01-11T17:02:46Z | |
| 109-sconres-92 | 109 | sconres | 92 | A concurrent resolution encouraging all 50 States to recognize and accommodate the release of public school pupils from school attendance to attend off-campus religious classes at their churches, synagogues, houses of worship, and faith-based organizations. | Education | 2006-05-02 | 2006-05-02 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3902-3903) | Senate | Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] | SC | R | D000595 | 2 | Calls on the states to recognize and accommodate those churches, faith-based organizations, and individuals that wish to release public school pupils from school attendance to attend religious classes. Requests the President to proclaim the third week of November 2006 as Bible Education in School Time Week. | 2023-01-13T04:50:53Z | |
| 108-sconres-104 | 108 | sconres | 104 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Kids Love a Mystery is a program that promotes literacy and should be encouraged. | Education | 2004-05-06 | 2004-05-06 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5004) | Senate | Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] | MD | D | M000702 | 1 | Declares the sense of Congress that: (1) Kids Love a Mystery is a program that helps promote literacy and reading and should be supported and encouraged; and (2) the President should issue a proclamation encouraging the people of the United States and interested groups to promote Kids Love a Mystery with appropriate programs and activities. | 2023-01-15T04:49:08Z | |
| 106-sconres-135 | 106 | sconres | 135 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 | Education | 2000-09-13 | 2000-09-21 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 823. | Senate | Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] | VT | R | J000072 | 18 | Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975.Acknowledges the contributions of children with disabilities, their parents, teachers, related services personnel, and administrators.Reaffirms support for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act so that all children with disabilities have access to a free public education. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 106-sconres-129 | 106 | sconres | 129 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance and value of education in United States history. | Education | 2000-06-30 | 2000-07-10 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] | CT | D | L000304 | 7 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the historical illiteracy of U.S. college and university graduates is a serious problem that should be addressed by the higher education community; (2) boards of trustees and administrators at institutions of higher education in the United States should review their curricula and add requirements in U.S. history; (3) State officials responsible for higher education should review public college and university curricula and promote requirements in U.S. history; (4) parents should encourage their children to select institutions of higher education with substantial history requirements and students should take courses in U.S. history, whether required or not; and (5) history teachers and educators at all levels should redouble their efforts to bolster the knowledge of U.S. history among students of all ages and to restore the vitality of U.S. civic memory. | 2025-04-07T13:47:11Z | |
| 106-sconres-37 | 106 | sconres | 37 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that State and local governments and local educational agencies are encouraged to dedicate a day of learning to the study and understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Federalist Papers. | Education | 1999-06-07 | 1999-06-07 | Referred to the Committee on HELP. | Senate | Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL] | AL | R | S001141 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that State and local governments and local educational agencies are encouraged to: (1) dedicate at least one day of learning to the study and understanding of the significance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers; and (2) include a requirement that, before receiving a certificate or diploma of graduation from high school, students be tested on their competency in understanding those works. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 106-sconres-28 | 106 | sconres | 28 | A concurrent resolution urging the Congress and the President to increase funding for the Pell Grant Program and existing Campus-Based Aid Programs. | Education | 1999-04-21 | 1999-07-28 | Committee on HELP. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. | Senate | Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] | VT | R | J000072 | 9 | Urges the Congress and the President, working within the constraints of the balanced budget agreement, to make student scholarship aid the highest priority for higher education funding by, prior to authorizing or appropriating funds for any new education initiative: (1) increasing by $400 the maximum Pell Grant awarded to low-income students; and (2) increasing other existing campus-based aid programs. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 106-sconres-25 | 106 | sconres | 25 | A concurrent resolution urging the Congress and the President to fully fund the Federal Government's obligation under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. | Education | 1999-04-13 | 1999-04-13 | Referred to the Committee on HELP. | Senate | Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] | VT | R | J000072 | 14 | Urges the Congress and the President, working within the constraints of the balanced budget agreement, to give programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) the highest priority among Federal elementary and secondary education programs by meeting the commitment to fund the maximum State grant allocation for educating children with disabilities under such Act, prior to authorizing or appropriating funds for any new education initiative, while retaining the commitment to fund existing Federal education programs that increase student achievement. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 104-sconres-41 | 104 | sconres | 41 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that The George Washington University is important to the Nation and urging that the importance of the University be recognized and celebrated through regular ceremonies. | Education | 1996-02-07 | 1996-02-07 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 9 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the George Washington University is exceptionally important to the Nation. Urges that its importance be recognized and celebrated through regular ceremonies. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 102-sconres-68 | 102 | sconres | 68 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress relating to encouraging the use of paid leave by working parents for the purpose of attending parent-teacher conferences. | Education | 1991-10-02 | 1991-10-02 | Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 5 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that Members of Congress, agencies of the Federal Government, and all employers in the United States should: (1) support parent-teacher conferences; and (2) undertake measures to encourage working parents to use paid leave for the purpose of attending parent-teacher conferences. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 101-sconres-132 | 101 | sconres | 132 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that August 30, 1990, be observed as "1890 Land-Grant Institutions Centennial Recognition Day". | Education | 1990-05-17 | 1990-09-05 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that August 30, 1990, should be designated as 1890 Land-Grant Institutions Centennial Recognition Day. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 101-sconres-123 | 101 | sconres | 123 | A concurrent resolution to encourage State governments, local governments and local educational agencies to adopt a comprehensive curricular program which provides elementary and secondary students with a thorough knowledge of the history and principles of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and which fosters civic competence and civic responsibility. | Education | 1990-04-24 | 1990-10-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 8 | Encourages State and local governments and local education agencies to adopt a comprehensive curriculum for each of grades kindergarten through 12 which: (1) provides elementary and secondary students with a thorough knowledge of the history and principles of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights; and (2) fosters civic competence and responsibility. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 101-sconres-52 | 101 | sconres | 52 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that science, mathematics, and technology education should be a national priority. | Education | 1989-06-23 | 1989-06-23 | Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 35 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that science, mathematics, and technology education should be a national priority (with emphasis on an educated citizenry, curriculum planning, teacher preparation, and service to traditionally underserved students, including those from inner cities and remote areas). | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 100-sconres-92 | 100 | sconres | 92 | A concurrent resolution to encourage the State and local governments and local educational agencies to include among the requirements for secondary school graduation a thorough knowledge and understanding of our Nation's founding documents. | Education | 1987-12-01 | 1987-12-21 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 2 | Encourages State and local governments and local educational agencies to include among the requirements for secondary school graduation a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Federalist Papers. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 100-sconres-43 | 100 | sconres | 43 | A concurrent resolution to encourage State and local governments and local educational agencies to provide quality daily physical education programs for all children from kindergarten through grade 12. | Education | 1987-04-07 | 1987-12-12 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 85 | Encourages State and local governments and local educational agencies to provide quality daily physical education programs for all children from kindergarten through grade 12. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 100-sconres-30 | 100 | sconres | 30 | A concurrent resolution to endorse the national certification of teachers in elementary and secondary education in the United States. | Education | 1987-03-12 | 1987-03-18 | Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities. | Senate | Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] | MT | D | B000243 | 6 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) an independent, professionally controlled, nonprofit National Board for Professional Teaching Standards should be established for teacher certification in elementary and secondary education; (2) the certification process and assessments associated with it should meet specified recommended standards; and (3) the States should decide whether to require certification for teaching licensure purposes. Encourages the States to: (1) recognize such certification process through teacher incentives; (2) consider the incorporation of Board standards in the teacher licensure process; and (3) broaden the scope of the certification process to include other education professionals. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 100-sconres-26 | 100 | sconres | 26 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that a cooperative effort to improve the foreign language and international awareness of the American people will help the United States compete economically. | Education | 1987-03-03 | 1987-04-20 | Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education. | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 23 | Calls upon all levels of Government and the business and educational communities to cooperate in a concerted effort to improve the foreign language skills and international awareness of the American people in order to increase American international economic competitiveness. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 100-sconres-20 | 100 | sconres | 20 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress that funding for the vocational education program should not be eliminated. | Education | 1987-02-19 | 1987-02-25 | Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities. | Senate | Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] | TN | D | G000321 | 26 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Federal Government should maintain its role in vocational education through the continued provision of vocational education grants to the States; and (2) the proposal to eliminate Federal funding for vocational education should be rejected. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 100-sconres-3 | 100 | sconres | 3 | A concurrent resolution to encourage the Congress to ensure that sufficient funds are provided under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as modified by chapter 1 of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981, to meet the needs of all eligible educationally disadvantaged students. | Education | 1987-01-06 | 1987-01-06 | Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 1 | Declares that it the sense of the Congress that, when reauthorizing appropriations for compensatory education for disadvantaged children (under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as modified by the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981), the Congress should take into account the number of eligible students who are not served by the program authorized by that title and the additional costs of providing services to them. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 99-sconres-157 | 99 | sconres | 157 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that colleges and universities should enforce strict but fair antidrug use policies. | Education | 1986-07-29 | 1986-07-29 | Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN] | IN | R | Q000007 | 12 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that colleges and universities should enforce strict but fair policies to eliminate drug use by students. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 99-sconres-145 | 99 | sconres | 145 | A concurrent resolution to encourage State and local governments and local educational agencies to require quality daily physical education programs for all children from kindergarten through grade 12. | Education | 1986-06-03 | 1986-09-29 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 40 | Encourages State and local governments and local educational agencies to require quality daily physical education programs for all children from kindergarten through grade 12. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 99-sconres-86 | 99 | sconres | 86 | A concurrent resolution congratulating Sharon Christa McAuliffe on her selection as the first teacher in space, and for other purposes. | Education | 1985-11-07 | 1985-11-07 | Referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH] | NH | R | H000951 | 1 | Congratulates Sharon Christa McAulifee on her selection as the first "Teacher in Space." Commends the President and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for recognizing the importance of education to our future in outer space. Declares that the Administrator of NASA should encourage Sharon Christa McAuliffe to conduct the world's first lesson from outer space for the benefit of all humanity. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-sconres-71 | 99 | sconres | 71 | A concurrent resolution to commemorate the accomplishments of Public Law 94-142, The Education for All Handicapped Children Act on the 10th anniversary of its enactment. | Education | 1985-09-25 | 1985-10-29 | House Incorporated H.Con.Res.201 in This Measure as an Amendment. | Senate | Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] | CT | R | W000253 | 63 | Commemorates the accomplishments of The Education of All Handicapped Children Act on its tenth anniversary. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 99-sconres-35 | 99 | sconres | 35 | A concurrent resolution to support Federal foreign language and international education and exchange programs. | Education | 1985-03-28 | 1985-03-28 | Referred to the Committee on Appropriations. | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 5 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that FY 1986 funding levels for Federal foreign language and international education and exchange programs should be maintained at FY 1985 levels. | 2025-01-14T18:18:18Z | |
| 99-sconres-31 | 99 | sconres | 31 | A concurrent resolution to pay tribute to the late Jerome Heartwell Holland. | Education | 1985-03-19 | 1985-03-19 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 0 | Expresses the Nation's appreciation and gratitude for the long, faithful, and outstanding service of Doctor Jerome Heartwell Holland to his country. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-sconres-28 | 99 | sconres | 28 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that May 18, 1985, should be commemorated as the Twentieth Anniversary of the establishment of the Head Start program and reaffirming Congressional support for the Head Start program. | Education | 1985-03-07 | 1985-05-15 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 28 | Commemorates May 18, 1985, as the 20th anniversary of the Head Start Program. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Head Start Program has been cost-effective and successful; and (2) congressional support for such program is reaffirmed. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 98-sconres-95 | 98 | sconres | 95 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that funding levels for Federal foreign language and international education and exchange programs should be maintained or increased. | Education | 1984-02-21 | 1984-02-21 | Referred to the Committee on Appropriations. | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 6 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the FY 1985 funding levels for Federal foreign language and international education and exchange programs should be maintained or increased above the FY 1984 levels. | 2025-01-14T18:18:18Z | |
| 98-sconres-60 | 98 | sconres | 60 | A concurrent resolution urging the Secretary of Education to postpone further action on reorganization of certain programs in the Department of Education until a study by the General Accounting Office determines that such reorganization would not reduce the ability of the Department of Education to achieve the goals intended by Congress when it authorized the affected programs. | Education | 1983-08-03 | 1983-08-03 | Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 27 | Urges the Secretary of Education to postpone further action on the reorganization of certain programs in the Department of Education until a study by the General Accounting Office determines that such reorganization would not reduce the ability of the Department to achieve the goals intended by Congress when it authorized the affected programs. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 98-sconres-29 | 98 | sconres | 29 | A concurrent resolution to provide that it is the sense of the Congress that the national policy of the United States be that the Federal Government contribute to the support of education in the United States. | Education | 1983-04-28 | 1983-05-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Education. | Senate | Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] | SC | D | H000725 | 4 | Declares that national policy should be that the Federal Government contribute to the support of education in the United States. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 97-sconres-119 | 97 | sconres | 119 | A concurrent resolution commending the efforts of the nation's schools to increase their effectiveness and encouraging further improvement in the quality of education. | Education | 1982-09-13 | 1982-09-13 | Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] | SC | D | H000725 | 1 | Commends the Nation's schools' efforts to increase their effectiveness and provide a quality education for all students. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 97-sconres-115 | 97 | sconres | 115 | A concurrent resolution disapproving certain regulations submitted to the Congress on July 29, 1982, with respect to the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981. | Education | 1982-08-05 | 1982-08-05 | Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] | VT | R | S000776 | 0 | Disapproves regulations submitted to the Congress on July 29, 1982, by the Secretary of Education which revised certain parts of the Code of Federal Regulations with respect to the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 97-sconres-103 | 97 | sconres | 103 | A concurrent resolution to reaffirm the policy of the United States that public education is the cornerstone of our democratic system and its belief that continuing support for our public schools is essential to the realization of the social and economic goals upon which the future of our country depends. | Education | 1982-05-27 | 1982-06-09 | Referred to Subcommittee on Education. | Senate | Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] | SC | D | H000725 | 1 | Reaffirms the policy of the United States with respect to continuing support for public schools. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 97-sconres-75 | 97 | sconres | 75 | A concurrent resolution to preserve FY 1980 impact funding levels, with adjustments for inflation. | Education | 1982-03-22 | 1982-04-12 | Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Education Department. | Senate | Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] | SD | R | P000513 | 3 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that FY 1983 funding for impact aid to school districts will be at levels equal to those authorized for FY 1980, as adjusted for inflation. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 97-sconres-26 | 97 | sconres | 26 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Congress should encourage educational programs in the area of science and technology; and that the Congress encourages the establishment of a National Science Center for Communications and Electronics. | Education | 1981-07-31 | 1981-07-31 | Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] | GA | D | N000171 | 1 | Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress should encourage educational programs in the area of science and technology. Encourages the establishment of a National Science Center for Communications and Electronics. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 96-sconres-91 | 96 | sconres | 91 | A concurrent resolution to disapprove the regulations of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare relating to grants to state educational agencies for educational improvement, resources, and support. | Education | 1980-04-30 | 1980-05-21 | Measure passed House. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Disapproves the final regulations submitted to the Congress in 1980 pertaining to grants to State educational agencies for educational improvement, resources, and support authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Returns such regulations to the Commissioner of Education to be modified or otherwise disposed of as provided under the General Education Provisions Act. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 96-sconres-25 | 96 | sconres | 25 | A concurrent resolution to encourage students in both vocational and technical skills and liberal arts and humanities to participate in both types of education. | Education | 1979-04-25 | 1979-04-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] | SD | R | P000513 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that postsecondary education programs should encourage students to participate in both vocational- technical and liberal arts-humanities education. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 94-sconres-60 | 94 | sconres | 60 | Concurrent resolution in opposition to busing of students for desegregation. | Education | 1975-07-31 | 1975-07-31 | Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 3 | Expresses the sense of Congress that compulsory school busing be discontinued until such time as an adequate study of the effects of such busing and alternatives to it is completed. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 93-sconres-74 | 93 | sconres | 74 | Resolved by the Senate, that it is the sense of the Congress that section 412 of the General Education Provisions Act, relating to advance funding for education programs should be immediately and continually implemented so as to afford responsible State, local, and Federal financial assistance for education. | Education | 1974-03-13 | 1974-03-13 | Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. | Senate | Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD] | SD | D | M000452 | 11 | Makes it the sense of the Congress that the provisions of the General Education Provisions Act relating to advance funding for education programs should be immediately and continually implemented so as to afford responsible State, local, and Federal officers adequate notice of available Federal financial assistance for education. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 93-sconres-40 | 93 | sconres | 40 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress with respect to certain vocational and career student organizations. | Education | 1973-07-13 | 1973-07-13 | Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. | Senate | Sen. Brock, Bill [R-TN] | TN | R | B000851 | 0 | Makes it the sense of the Congress that the following organizations provide outstanding experience for the career development of America's young people: (1) the Distributive Education Clubs of America; (2) the 4-H Clubs of America; (3) the Future Business Leaders of America; (4) the Future Farmers of America; (5) the Future Homemakers of America; (6) the Office of Education Association; and (7) the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America. Makes it the sense of the Congress that each State should provide financial assistance to support the vocational and career student organizations set forth in the first section of this concurrent resolution active within that State. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 93-sconres-35 | 93 | sconres | 35 | Declares that the Congress of the United States extends its greetings and congratulations to Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia on the occasion of the observance and celebration by that institution of its two hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary, and expresses its recognition of the contribution which Washington and Lee University has made to educational excellence, and its appreciation of the leadership role which many distinguished alumni of Washington and Lee have played in the life and affairs of this Nation. | Education | 1973-06-26 | 1973-06-26 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Brock, Bill [R-TN] | TN | R | B000851 | 0 | Declares that the Congress of the United States extends its greetings and congratulations to Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia, on the occasion of the observance and celebration by that institution of its two hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary, and expresses its recognition of the contribution which Washington and Lee University has made to educational excellence, and its appreciation of the leadership role which many distinguished alumni of Washington and Lee have played in the life and affairs of this Nation. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z |
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