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Supporting Adult Education and Family Literacy Awareness Week

The US Senate supported designating a week to highlight the critical need for adult education and family literacy, noting that over 43 million adults lack basic skills. This resolution encourages public and private entities to increase support for programs that help citizens gain better job qualifications, improve health literacy, and enhance educational outcomes for their children. The goal is to mobilize support for these crucial educational opportunities.
Key points
Raises public awareness about the necessity of literacy, numeracy, and digital skills for adult success in work and society.
Calls on organizations and citizens to increase support for adult education and family literacy programs.
Emphasizes that improving parents' skills directly boosts children's academic success and family stability.
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Additional Information
A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 17 through 23, 2023, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
Print number: SRES 358
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Process start date: 2023-09-21