As elected officials, we are tasked under the State Constitution with one of the most important duties, providing for a quality education to students in the Commonwealth.
 
The future of our Commonwealth relies on investing in a high-quality public education system that prepares all students for college, careers, and lifelong learning.  In addition, we must continue to invest in our state system of colleges to modernize and help them serve students and their communities.
 
As many students across the Commonwealth return to school this Fall, they begin with a historic investment in their education, including a new scholarship program to get more students in the most needed careers like nursing and teaching.
 
Together, we ensured that all students within the Commonwealth begin the 2024-2025 school year on a positive note. 
 
Please join me in welcoming our students back to school and highlighting the great investments we made by sponsoring this resolution.