Proclamation 10671-American Education Week, 2023
Issued 2023-11-09 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Plain-English Overview
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Proclamation 10671 designates November 12-18, 2023 as American Education Week. The proclamation celebrates the educators, teachers, school support staff, and education advocates who dedicate their careers to nurturing students and building the foundation of American democracy. It calls on communities to recognize and thank the educators in their lives and highlights the administration's investments in public education.
This proclamation is directed at teachers, school administrators, support staff, parents, students, and the general public. It carries no legal obligations, creates no programs, and directs no spending. Its function is to honor the teaching profession and draw attention to the value of public education.
American Education Week has been observed annually since 1921. The President's proclamation is a ceremonial practice consistent with this tradition, carrying no binding legal effect and requiring no congressional approval.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10671-American Education Week, 2023" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to american education. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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