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Julia Letlow (R-LA)

Recognizing and honoring teachers who have earned or maintained National Board Certification.

H.Res. 218 · House resolution Education

A Republican resolution with 21 Democratic cosponsors · See all 28 cosponsors

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

  1. Introduced
  2. 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 is intended to honor teachers who have earned or maintained National Board Certification as of March 2025. It acknowledges that this certification signifies professional excellence through rigorous standards. The resolution highlights that these teachers help advance student learning and can accelerate instruction to mitigate pandemic-related learning loss. It also notes their role in increasing lifetime earnings for students and improving teacher retention. Finally, the House of Representatives seeks to recognize their contributions and encourage more support for these educators.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +4

    Would students be better off under this?

    The resolution highlights how certified teachers advance student learning and help mitigate pandemic-related loss.

  • Scored +3

    Would children be better off under this?

    By promoting highly certified teachers, the resolution aims to improve student learning and achievement.

  • Scored +3

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The resolution notes that certified teachers particularly benefit low-income students' learning outcomes.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.