Jill Tokuda (D-HI)
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Charter Schools Week", to be observed from May 10 through May 16, 2026.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of "National Charter Schools Week," which is scheduled for May 10 through May 16, 2026. The House of Representatives intends to congratulate the students, families, teachers, leaders, and staff of public charter schools for their contributions to public education. It further recognizes the role of charter schools in closing academic achievement gaps in rural and urban communities. The resolution supports the mission of National Charter Schools Week. Finally, it encourages the American people to host programs, ceremonies, and activities during this week to show support for public charter schools.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +5
Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one?
The resolution explicitly highlights that charter schools give parents the freedom to choose their public school options.
- Scored +4
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution highlights increased student achievement and higher attendance rates for students.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The text cites specific learning gains in reading and math for students from low-income backgrounds in charter schools.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Academic Success and Achievement: The text notes that high-performing charter schools challenge students to reach their potential for academic success and increase student achievement and attendance rates at institutions of higher education (Whereas clauses).
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Educational Options and Freedom: Charter schools provide millions of families with diverse and innovative educational options and give parents the freedom to choose public schools (Whereas clauses).
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Support for Low-Income Students: A report cited in the text found significant improvements for students from low-income backgrounds in public charter schools, specifically noting equivalent gains in reading and math learning days (Whereas clauses).
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Community and System Improvement: The resolution congratulates charter school staff for making strides in closing the academic achievement gap and for strengthening the public school system throughout the United States (Resolution clause 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Enrollment Limitations: The text mentions that demand for enrollment can outmatch the supply of available seats, which leads to the use of lotteries for student enrollment (Whereas clauses).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution highlights increased student achievement and higher attendance rates for students. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The text cites specific learning gains in reading and math for students from low-income backgrounds in charter schools. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution emphasizes closing the academic achievement gap for disadvantaged students. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution notes that charter schools help close achievement gaps in rural communities. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The resolution notes that charter schools help close achievement gaps in urban communities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The resolution explicitly highlights that charter schools give parents the freedom to choose their public school options. Does this put more money into public schools? — The resolution supports the goals of public charter schools which provide tuition-free educational options.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution notes that charter schools make strides in closing the academic achievement gap for disadvantaged students. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The text cites improvements in learning outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds.
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Juan CiscomaniRepublican · Arizona