Full Legislative History
Resolution Number: 2000-B036
Title: Commend and Support the Public School System
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred as Amended
Final Text:

Resolved, That the 73rd General Convention of the Episcopal Church commend those committed to and involved in public school education within our communities; and be it further

Resolved, That the dioceses and congregations of the Episcopal Church work with the governmental and civic institutions of their communities to strengthen and encourage creative initiatives in the public school system such as, congregations adopting and mentoring in a local school; and be it further

Resolved, That the 73rd General Convention of the Episcopal Church go on record opposing private school vouchers; and be it further

Resolved, That these actions be communicated to our Washington office for distribution to the Public Policy Network.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Denver, 2000 (New York: General Convention, 2001), p. 605.