[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 544 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 544

   Designating May 5 through 9, 2008, as National Substitute Teacher 
                           Recognition Week.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 1, 2008

  Mr. Hatch (for himself, Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Cochran, and Mr. Sanders) 
 submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Designating May 5 through 9, 2008, as National Substitute Teacher 
                           Recognition Week.

Whereas, on average, as much as 1 full year of a child's elementary and 
        secondary education is taught by substitute teachers;
Whereas, on any given day in the United States, more than 270,000 classes are 
        taught by substitute teachers;
Whereas formal training of substitute teachers has been shown to improve the 
        quality of education, lower school district liability, reduce the number 
        of student and faculty complaints, and increase retention rates of 
        substitute teachers;
Whereas a strong, effective system of education for all children and youth is 
        essential to our Nation's continued strength and prosperity;
Whereas much of a child's growth and progress can be attributed to the efforts 
        of dedicated teachers and substitute teachers who are entrusted with the 
        child's educational development;
Whereas substitute teachers play a vital role in maintaining continuity of 
        instruction and a positive learning environment in the absence of a 
        permanent classroom teacher; and
Whereas substitute teachers should be recognized for their dedication and 
        commitment: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates May 5 through 9, 2008, as the 7th annual 
        National Substitute Teacher Recognition Week;
            (2) recognizes the important and vital role substitute 
        teachers play in a child's education; and
            (3) encourages educational institutions to observe the week 
        with appropriate events and activities.
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