Summary

Designates January 26–February 1, 2025, as National Catholic Schools Week and expresses the House’s support for that observance. The resolution highlights facts about Catholic elementary and secondary schools — enrollment, student demographics, graduation and college‑attendance rates, and community roles — and praises their contributions to students, parents, and teachers.

Key Points

• Designates Jan 26–Feb 1, 2025, as National Catholic Schools Week and affirms House support for the observance.
• Summarizes data about U.S. Catholic elementary and secondary schools, including enrollment (~1.7 million) and reported academic outcomes drawn from a 2024–2025 survey.
• Recognizes contributions of Catholic schools to students, families, and communities without creating legal or funding changes.
• Specifically applauds the National Catholic Educational Association and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for organizing the observance and choosing a theme.
• Ceremonial resolution: symbolic recognition only, with no new programs, mandates, or appropriations.

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