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HJ 692

Commending Spring Hill Elementary School.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jennifer Boysko and 1 co-sponsor

The resolution ceremonialy commends Spring Hill Elementary School for being named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School, recognizing its high performance and diverse community.

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ692ER)
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Bill Summary · HJ 692

Summary of House Joint Resolution No. 692 (HJ692ER)

Commending Spring Hill Elementary School

Overview

  • Type: House Joint Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Title: Commending Spring Hill Elementary School
  • Status: Enrolled; text as passed both House and Senate (HJ692ER)
  • Introduced: February 16, 2025
  • Sponsors: Patrons Sullivan (House) and Senator Boysko (Senate)
  • Key outcome: The General Assembly formally commends Spring Hill Elementary School for being named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2024 and requests that the Clerk of the House prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the school.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is ceremonial recognition by the General Assembly of Spring Hill Elementary School’s achievement as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2024.
  • The resolution highlights the school’s performance, diversity, and broader contributions to student well-being and academic excellence.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Impacts

  • Recognition of Achievement:
    • Spring Hill Elementary School, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 2024.
    • It was one of eight Virginia schools and 356 nationwide to receive the honor in 2024.
    • The award recognizes high performance and progress toward closing achievement gaps.
  • Contextual Achievements:
    • The school serves families from more than 52 birth countries and speakers of more than 43 languages.
    • It has demonstrated high performance in reading and mathematics across demographic groups.
    • In 2023, it received the Highest Achievement Award for Academic Excellence from the Virginia Department of Education.
  • Purpose of the Resolution:
    • To commend the school for its achievements and to express admiration and best wishes for its continued success.
    • To authorize the Clerk of the House to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Spring Hill Elementary School.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Spring Hill Elementary School and its students, staff, families, and community partners.
  • Secondary: Fairfax County Public Schools and the broader Virginia school community, which benefits from recognizing exemplary schools.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 16, 2025
  • Engrossed by House: February 18, 2025
  • House agreed to: February 18, 2025 (voice vote)
  • Senate agreed to: February 20, 2025 (voice vote)
  • Enrolled: March 24, 2025 (HJ692ER reflects final enrolled text)
  • Status: The bill has completed both chambers with an agreed resolution and is enrolled.

Fiscal and Policy Implications

  • No fiscal impact or policy changes are contained in this resolution.
  • It is an honorific, ceremonial text recognizing achievement rather than creating or altering law or funding.

Notes

  • The resolution includes formal “WHEREAS” statements detailing the school’s achievements and community impact, culminating in a “RESOLVED” clause encouraging recognition and presentation of the resolution to Spring Hill Elementary School.

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

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