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Designating National First-Generation College Celebration Day on November 8.

This resolution officially designates November 8, 2023, as National First-Generation College Celebration Day, honoring students whose parents did not complete a bachelor's degree. The purpose is to raise awareness of the unique academic, financial, and social challenges these students face. The resolution also celebrates the anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which established crucial financial aid programs like Pell Grants and TRIO to support educational access.
Key points
Establishes November 8 as a national day of recognition for students who are the first in their families to pursue a four-year college degree.
Encourages the public to acknowledge the vital role first-generation students play in developing the future workforce and to celebrate federal programs supporting higher education access.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_500
Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Process start date: 2023-12-13