Proclamation 10137-National School Choice Week, 2021
Issued 2021-01-17 by Donald J. Trump
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President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation titled "Proclamation 10137-National School Choice Week, 2021." This action officially designated January 24 to January 30, 2021, as National School Choice Week. This type of action is a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to school choice. It does not create new laws, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens. Presidents have issued such ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition.
This proclamation primarily affects the public by drawing awareness to the concept of school choice. It expresses the President's sentiment on behalf of the nation, highlighting the belief that educational inequity is a civil rights issue. The President's administration stated its commitment to ensuring every family in America has the freedom to choose an education that best meets their needs and values, arguing that current arrangements are unfair and disproportionately affect racial minorities and distressed communities. The proclamation aims to empower all families, regardless of race, background, or income, with the freedom and resources to make educational decisions for their children.
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Constitutional Analysis
How this action fits (or doesn't) within Article II authority and existing law
This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10137-National School Choice Week, 2021" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to school choice. 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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