S.Res. 876 — Agreed to in Senate

III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 876 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024Ms. Smith (for herself, Ms. Collins, Ms. Hirono, Mr. King, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Van Hollen, and Mr. Braun) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 2024 as National Principals Month. Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators have declared October 2024 to be National Principals Month; Whereas principals are educational visionaries, instructional and assessment leaders, community builders, budget analysts, facilities managers, and administrators of legal and contractual obligations; Whereas principals work collaboratively with teachers and parents to develop and implement clear missions, high curriculum standards, and performance goals; Whereas principals create school environments that facilitate great teaching and learning and continuous school improvement; Whereas the vision, actions, and dedication of principals provide the mobilizing force behind any school improvement effort; and Whereas the celebration of National Principals Month would honor elementary school, middle school, and high school principals and recognize the importance of principals in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates October 2024 as National Principals Month; (2) honors the contributions of principals in elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools in the United States; and (3) supports the goals and ideals of National Principals Month.