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Support for Afterschool Programs and Lights On Afterschool Initiative

The U.S. Senate expresses support for afterschool programs, which provide children with safe and enriching activities after school hours. These programs assist working parents by offering care, meals, and educational support, especially crucial in the post-pandemic recovery. Citizens can expect continued backing for places where children develop skills and spend time productively.
Key points
Afterschool programs offer safe environments for children while parents work.
They provide educational support, meals, and aid in children's social and emotional development.
The resolution highlights the programs' role during the pandemic, including support for children of essential workers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_840
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Process start date: 2022-11-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2022.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_840.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Afterschool programs offer safe environments for children while parents work.
  • They provide educational support, meals, and aid in children's social and emotional development.
  • The resolution highlights the programs' role during the pandemic, including support for children of essential workers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6768; text: CR S6783)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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