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HR 11

A resolution to declare January 26-February 1, 2025, as Catholic Schools Week in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 10 co-sponsors

Declares Jan 26–Feb 1, 2025 as Catholic Schools Week in Michigan, recognizing Catholic schools’ contributions and alleged taxpayer savings, and urging ongoing support.

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Bill Summary · HR 11

Summary — House Resolution No. 11 (Michigan): Catholic Schools Week, Jan 26–Feb 1, 2025

Status: Adopted (House resolution)
Primary sponsor: Rep. Kathy Schmaltz (with multiple co-sponsors listed on the adopted version)
Action: Introduced in the Michigan House and adopted as a ceremonial resolution recognizing Catholic Schools Week

Purpose / Intent

The resolution formally declares January 26–February 1, 2025, as Catholic Schools Week in the State of Michigan to recognize the role of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the state, celebrate their contributions to education and community service, and express legislative support for their continued work.

Key provisions

  • Officially declares January 26–February 1, 2025, as Catholic Schools Week in Michigan.
  • Reiterates that Michigan’s Constitution encourages “religion, morality, and knowledge” and recognizes Catholic schools’ compliance with health, safety, and general welfare regulations required of public schools.
  • Cites statewide statistics: 51,497 students attending 214 Catholic elementary and high schools.
  • Estimates taxpayer savings by noting Michigan’s minimum public school foundation allowance of $9,608 per pupil and calculating that Catholic schools save taxpayers more than $494 million in state spending during the current school year (statement in the resolution).
  • Notes the national theme for the week: “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community” (per National Catholic Educational Association and U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops).
  • Expresses legislative support for the schools’ academic, moral, and civic contributions and their partnerships with families.
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Catholic Conference.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic: Catholic elementary and secondary schools in Michigan, their students (including non‑Catholic students enrolled), families, and affiliated organizations (e.g., Michigan Catholic Conference).
  • Broader public/policy impact is nominal — the resolution offers official recognition and encouragement but does not change law, regulatory obligations, or funding.

Legal and fiscal effect

  • This is a nonbinding, ceremonial resolution. It does not appropriate funds, alter statutory obligations, or impose duties on state agencies.
  • The resolution itself contains no fiscal impact; it asserts an estimated taxpayer savings figure as part of its findings but does not direct any spending or budgetary change.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced in the Michigan House by Rep. Kathy Schmaltz (introduced January 2025 in the provided materials).
  • Adopted by the Michigan House (adopted in the early 2025 session as reflected in the resolution text).
  • A copy was to be transmitted to the Michigan Catholic Conference as the resolution directs.

Bottom line: HR 11 is a ceremonial Michigan House resolution recognizing Catholic Schools Week (Jan 26–Feb 1, 2025), highlighting the size, contributions, and asserted taxpayer savings associated with Catholic schools in Michigan and encouraging continued support.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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