Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan SR89: A resolution to recognize January 25-31, 2026, as Catholic Schools Week.
Status: Passed both chambers, January 22, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution to recognize January 25-31, 2026, as Catholic Schools Week.
From the enrolled text, January 22, 2026:
A resolution to recognize January 25-31, 2026, as Catholic Schools Week. Whereas, There are 50,421 students attending 207 Catholic elementary and high schools throughout our great state; and Whereas, The Constitution of Michigan states that âReligion, morality and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouragedâ; and Whereas, Catholic school parents pay tuition in addition to supporting their local public schools through their taxes; and Whereas, Catholic schools comply with the same health, safety, and general welfare regulations required of public schools; and Whereas, Taking into account Michigan's minimum public school foundation allowance of $10,050 per pupil, Catholic schools will save taxpayers more than $506 million in state spending during the current school year; and Whereas, Catholic schools form students who are strongly dedicated to their faith, values, families, and communities by providing an intellectually stimulating environment that promotes spiritual, character, and moral development; and Whereas, Catholic schools educate many students who are non-Catholic, many students who are economically disadvantaged, and exemplifies that a good education remains the single best way out of poverty; and Whereas, January 25-31, 2026, has been designated as Catholic Schools Week, with the theme âCatholic Schools: United in Faith and Communityâ as denoted by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United …
Sponsors
- Bellino, Joseph (R, 16) · primary sponsor
- Lauwers, Dan (R, 25)
- Huizenga, Mark (R, 30)
- Albert, Thomas (R, 18)
- Theis, Lana (R, 22)
- McMorrow, Mallory (D, 8)
- Daley, Kevin (R, 26)
- Damoose, John (R, 37)
- Webber, Michael (R, 9)
- Nesbitt, Aric (R, 20)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : RULES SUSPENDED
- : INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH BELLINO
Common questions
- What is SR89?
- SR89 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A resolution to recognize January 25-31, 2026, as Catholic Schools Week.
- What does SR89 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to recognize January 25-31, 2026, as Catholic Schools Week.
- What is the status of SR89?
- Passed both chambers as of January 22, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (January 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR89?
- Bellino, Joseph (R, 16), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR89?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SR-0089
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