Pennsylvania HR 18: A Resolution amending House Rule 21, further providing for consideration of bills.

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PRINTER'S NO. 250
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 18
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY MARCELL, CONKLIN, GREINER, PICKETT, JAMES,
HADDOCK, HAMM, M. MACKENZIE, NEILSON, MENTZER, MERSKI,
FREEMAN, ROWE, FLEMING, CIRESI, CERRATO, LABS, TWARDZIK,
GAYDOS, GLEIM, M. JONES, REICHARD, SCHEUREN AND KENYATTA,
JANUARY 23, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, JANUARY 23, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of February 2025 as "Career and Technical
Education Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The observance of "Career and Technical Education
Month" serves to increase public understanding and appreciation
of the value of career and technical education; and
WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical
Administrators strives to promote excellence in career and
technical education through leadership, advocacy and service;
and
WHEREAS, Approximately 68,576 students, representing 12% of
9th through 12th grade students in this Commonwealth, were
enrolled in career and technical education programs, including
both career and technical centers and high school-based
programs; and
WHEREAS, Career and technical education serves the needs of
business and industry by delivering programs which meet national
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skill standards and offer recognized credentials; and
WHEREAS, All residents have the right to quality, affordable
and accessible career and technical education; and
WHEREAS, Career and technical education in this Commonwealth
provides students with meaningful postsecondary opportunities to
remain competitive in an ever-changing global economy and
provides a reliable pathway to a stable income, thereby
expanding this Commonwealth's middle class; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
month of February 2025 as "Career and Technical Education Month"
in Pennsylvania.
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