; Whereas the 9–1–1 system is often misused, including by the placement of prank and nonemergency calls; Whereas misuse of the 9–1–1 system results in costly and inefficient use of 9–1–1 and emergency response resources and needs to be reduced; Whereas parents, teachers, and all other caregivers need to play an active role in 9–1–1 education for children, but can do so only after first being educated themselves; Whereas there are many avenues for 9–1–1 public education, including safety fairs, school presentations, libraries, churches, businesses, public safety answering point tours or open houses, civic organizations, and senior citizen centers; Whereas children, parents, teachers, and the National Parent Teacher Association make vital contributions to the education of children about the importance of 9–1–1 through targeted outreach efforts to public and private school systems; Whereas the United States should strive to host at least 1 educational event regarding the proper use of 9–1–1 in every school in the country every year; Whereas programs to promote proper use of 9–1–1 during National 9–1–1 Education Month could include— (1) public awareness events, including conferences, media outreach, and training activities for parents, teachers, school administrators, other caregivers, and businesses; (2) educational events in schools and other appropriate venues; and (3) production and distribution of information about the 9–1–1 system designed to educate people of all ages on the importance and proper use of 9–1–1; and Whereas the people of the United States deserve the best education regarding the use of 9–1–1: Now, therefore, be it