Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 51st annual "National Catholic Schools Week".
H. Res. 74 is a non-binding House resolution that expresses congressional support for Catholic schools in the United States and for National Catholic Schools Week (NCSW). Introduced by Rep. LaHood and several co-sponsors, the measure recognizes Catholic schools for their academic excellence, diverse student populations, affordability, and emphasis on moral and character development. It notes statistics from the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) and United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), including about 1.7 million students, a 10:1 student-teacher ratio, a high school graduation rate of 98.9%, and that many graduates go on to four-year colleges. The resolution designates the week of January 26 to February 1, 2025 as National Catholic Schools Week and cites the theme “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.” As a resolution, it is intended to publicly acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Catholic schools rather than create or authorize new laws or funding.
Key Points
- 1The House supports the goals of National Catholic Schools Week and recognizes the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools nationwide.
- 2It highlights the theme chosen for National Catholic Schools Week 2025: “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community,” and applauds the organizations that cosponsor NCSW (the National Catholic Educational Association and the USCCB).
- 3It cites demographic and performance statistics from the NCEA survey, including 1.7 million students, a 10:1 student-teacher ratio, a 98.9% high school graduation rate, and 85.2% of graduates attending four-year colleges.
- 4It emphasizes the role of Catholic schools in providing affordable, values-based education and serving diverse communities, including students from minority and non-Catholic backgrounds.
- 5The resolution notes the dedication of Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers to academic excellence and to promoting a brighter future for the United States.
- 6It is a non-binding expression of support and does not itself create new policy or funding commitments.