A SENATE RESOLUTION reaffirming the Senate's continued support and advocacy for strong, innovative, and high‑achieving public schools during the observance of the one hundred seventy‑fifth anniversary of the first public school in north carolina.
Whereas, on January 8, 1839, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted the Common School Law; and
Whereas, North Carolina's first public school opened in Rockingham County on January 20, 1840; and
Whereas, there are more than 2,500 public schools in North Carolina serving a diverse student population of more than 1.5 million children; and
Whereas, a strong public school system plays a critical role in fostering the economic vitality of our great State and local communities; and
Whereas, our public schools are an integral part in ensuring our State's future success and prosperity; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
SECTION 1.  The Senate reaffirms its continued support and advocacy for strong, innovative, and high‑achieving public schools.
SECTION 2.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.