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SR 42

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Megan High, Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Page Walley

Designates May 5–9, 2025 as Teacher Appreciation Week in Michigan to recognize teachers’ impact and urge public support for educators.

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Bill Summary · SR 42

Summary — SR 42 (Michigan Senate)

A resolution to observe May 5–9, 2025, as Teacher Appreciation Week — ADOPTED

Main purpose and intent

SR 42 is a ceremonial Senate resolution that formally designates May 5–9, 2025, as Teacher Appreciation Week in Michigan. Its intent is to recognize and honor the contributions of teachers to student learning, civic life, and the state's social and economic progress, and to encourage Michiganders to show gratitude and support for educators.

Key provisions

  • Officially observes May 5–9, 2025 as Teacher Appreciation Week.
  • Acknowledges teachers’ essential role in student development, civic engagement, and the advancement of social, technological, and scientific progress.
  • Recognizes Michigan teachers’ resilience in responding to changing educational needs.
  • Expresses support for teachers’ ability to advocate for better wages and working conditions through collective bargaining.
  • Affirms the Michigan Senate’s commitment to ensuring teachers have the tools, resources, and safe environments needed to educate the state’s youth.
  • Urges all residents to convey respect and gratitude for teachers’ work.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic recognition for K–12 (and other) educators working in Michigan.
  • Intended audience includes students, families, school and district administrators, local communities, and state residents — encouraging them to acknowledge and support educators.
  • The resolution does not create new legal rights, funding, mandates, or regulatory changes for schools or teachers.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduced and offered by Senator Dayna Polehanki (with Senators Geiss, Moss, and Santana listed as offering senators in the enrolled version).
  • Rules were suspended and the resolution was adopted by the Michigan Senate on May 6, 2025 (enrolled and entered into the Senate record as adopted).
  • As a non-binding Senate resolution, it is ceremonial and advisory rather than a law; it has no appropriation or enforceable provisions.

Impact

  • Symbolic: affirms legislative recognition of educators and public support for their role.
  • Advocacy signal: by expressly supporting collective bargaining, the resolution sends a pro-labor message but does not change labor law or funding.
  • Public engagement: seeks to raise awareness and encourage community gestures of appreciation during the designated week.

No fiscal impact or regulatory effect is attached to this SR — it serves to highlight the legislature’s appreciation for teachers and to encourage community recognition.

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

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