Bill > HRes961

This resolution recognizes the National Blue Ribbon Schools program, which was established in 1982 by the Reagan Administration to honor schools for academic excellence and progress in closing achievement gaps. The resolution highlights the program's significance, noting that it has recognized over 9,000 public and private schools and served as the highest federal honor for educational institutions. It specifically acknowledges the decision by the Department of Education to discontinue the program in 2025 and lists 28 schools from Illinois that were selected for the 2025 Blue Ribbon Schools designation. The resolution calls attention to the program's importance in showcasing effective educational practices, especially in light of declining student performance as shown in the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (the "Nation's Report Card"). Furthermore, the resolution formally recognizes and celebrates the schools selected for the 2025 Blue Ribbon Schools designation, commends the educators and communities involved, and urges the Secretary of Education to reinstate the Blue Ribbon Schools program, emphasizing the continued commitment of states and communities to recognizing exemplary schools at local and state levels.

Education

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/961/all-info