Ron Johnson

01/25/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/25/2022 19:13

Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Scott, Colleagues in Introducing National School Choice Week Resolution

OSHKOSH- U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) in introducing a bipartisan resolution designating January 23 through January 29, 2022, as National School Choice Week.

"National School Choice Week is a time to celebrate the benefit families have in choosing the type of education that is best for their children. I'll continue advocating for Wisconsin's students and families by supporting the expansion of school choice, and providing further options for our kids' education so parents can ensure their children receive the best education possible," said Senator Johnson.

"We are grateful for this bipartisan recognition of National School Choice Week and our positive focus on raising awareness of the traditional public, public charter, public magnet, private, online, and home education options available to families across our country. National School Choice Week is a time to empower parents with information and inspiration, and an opportunity to celebrate the success of students and the dedication of America's hardworking educators," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week.

Senators Johnson and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) were joined by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.).

The full text of the resolution can be found here.<_o3a_p>

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