A RESOLUTION congratulating Notre Dame Academy for its accomplishment of being recognized as a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School.
Summary
SR64 is a simple congratulatory Senate resolution recognizing Notre Dame Academy in Park Hills, Kentucky, for being named a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The resolution notes that the school qualified as an "Exemplary High Performing School," meaning its students ranked among the top 15 percent of schools in the state or nation, and highlights that Notre Dame Academy was one of only 55 private schools nationwide and one of only two in Kentucky to receive the honor in 2025.
The resolution also acknowledges that this is the fourth time Notre Dame Academy has earned Blue Ribbon status, underscoring the school’s longstanding academic reputation. In addition to honoring Notre Dame Academy, the Senate extends congratulations to other Kentucky schools that received the same distinction in 2025, including Graves County Central Elementary School, Maxwell Immersion Spanish Elementary School, Meadowthorpe Elementary School, Tamarack Elementary School, and Newport Central Catholic High School.
Impact
SR64 does not change Kentucky law, create new programs, or appropriate funds; it is a ceremonial resolution expressing legislative recognition. Its practical effect is to place the Senate’s official commendation on the record and to direct the Clerk to transmit the resolution to Senator Christian McDaniel for presentation to Notre Dame Academy. The resolution also publicly acknowledges other Kentucky schools that achieved National Blue Ribbon status, but it has no regulatory or legal impact on schools, students, or education policy.
Sentiment
The sentiment around SR64 is strongly positive and celebratory. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, indicating broad, noncontroversial support. The text emphasizes educational excellence, statewide pride, and recognition of high-performing schools, and there is no indication of opposition in the available voting history or committee materials.
Contention
There is no notable substantive contention reflected in the bill text, voting history, or committee materials. Because SR64 is a ceremonial commendation rather than a policy measure, it does not appear to have generated disagreement over legal effects, funding, or implementation. The only potentially distinguishing point is that the resolution specifically highlights a private school, but the text also includes multiple public schools and presents the recognition as a statewide celebration of academic achievement.
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