SRES 129 United States Senate · 119th Congress

A resolution recognizing and honoring teachers who have earned or maintained National Board Certification.

SRES 129 is a symbolic Senate resolution honoring teachers who have earned or maintained National Board Certification (NBC), a voluntary credential demonstrating advanced teaching expertise. It recognizes these educators for improving student learning, as research shows students of NBC teachers achieve better outcomes. The resolution encourages schools and states to promote NBC certification and provide incentives for teachers pursuing it, though it does not create new funding or requirements. This resolution directly affects approximately 141,464 National Board Certified teachers nationwide (as of March 2025) and serves as a non-binding acknowledgment of their contributions. It has no legislative effect beyond formal recognition.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
President
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action Mar 14, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Mar 14, 2025
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: S1785; text: S1782-1783)
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Mar 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Mar 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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