Jahana Hayes (D-CT)
Supporting the designation of the week of May 5 through May 9, 2025, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
A Democratic resolution with 36 Democratic cosponsors · See all 36 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
- 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 designating the week of May 5 through May 9, 2025, as "Teacher Appreciation Week." It recognizes the essential work of the nation's 3,000,000 public school teachers and their role in the American education system. The text highlights various initiatives supported by a large majority of teachers, including funding for Title I and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It also notes teacher interest in new professional strategies like team-teaching and artificial intelligence. Finally, the resolution calls for teachers to have a seat at the table in education policymaking at Federal, State, and local levels.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +3
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill highlights support for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
- Scored +3
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution advocates for teacher involvement in policymaking and support for various student protections and funding.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into public schools?
The resolution highlights teacher support for maintaining Title I and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act funding.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Teacher Contributions: The resolution recognizes the invaluable role teachers play in shaping students and communities, which honors their hard work and efforts to improve their practice. (Resolution Clauses 2 and 3)
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Inclusion in Policymaking: The resolution affirms that public school teachers should have a seat at the table in education policymaking at Federal, State, and local levels, ensuring their expertise is used. (Resolution Clause 4)
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Direct Engagement with Leaders: It encourages Federal, State, and local leaders to engage directly with teachers so their voices are reflected in classroom policies. (Resolution Clause 5)
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Support for Specific Funding and Rights: The text notes a large majority of teachers support funding for Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as well as the right of undocumented students to attend public school. (Whereas Clause 2, items 2 and 3)
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Professional Improvements: The text mentions teacher support for strategies such as leveraging artificial intelligence, exploring team-teaching, and differentiating compensation for teachers in hard-to-staff areas or schools. (Whereas Clause 3, items 1, 2, and 3)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
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 people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill highlights support for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution advocates for teacher involvement in policymaking and support for various student protections and funding. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the importance of diversifying the teaching profession to reflect student populations. Would children be better off under this? — The resolution supports educational resources and protections that benefit students' development and rights. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The support for Title I funding specifically targets resources for schools serving low-income communities. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill supports the right of undocumented students to attend public school, which impacts many Hispanic families. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution notes support for protecting students against discrimination based on gender.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The resolution highlights teacher support for maintaining Title I and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act funding. Does this reduce what student borrowers owe or repay? — The text mentions teacher support for the public service loan forgiveness program. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution notes teacher interest in leveraging artificial intelligence for teaching and learning.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill highlights teacher support for diversifying the profession to reflect student racial identities.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution's focus on teacher recruitment and retention strategies supports the stability of the teaching profession.
- 6/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/9/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 5/6/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 5/5/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 27 Cosponsors added.
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