Posted: | December 18, 2023 02:13 PM |
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From: | Senator Scott Martin and Sen. Jimmy Dillon |
To: | All Senate members |
Subject: | Resolution Designating January 28 through February 3, 2024 as “Catholic Schools Week” in Pennsylvania |
In the near future, we will introduce a resolution designating the week of January 28 through February 3, 2024, as “Catholic Schools Week” in Pennsylvania. This year’s theme is Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community. Approximately 1.7 million students are enrolled in Catholic elementary and secondary schools nationwide, and 137,286 students are enrolled in Pennsylvania. Parents that choose Catholic schools repeatedly cite high academic standards, a safe school environment, and values-added education as the reasons for their choice. Data shows that 99% of Catholic school students graduate and 96% go to college. Catholic schools instill a strong sense of values, self-esteem, confidence and leadership skills in their students and are an important part of communities across the Commonwealth. Please join us in co-sponsoring this important resolution. |
Introduced as SR229