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Recognizing Community College Month: Affordable Education and Workforce Training.

The US Senate officially recognizes April as Community College Month to highlight their vital role in providing accessible higher education and workforce training. These institutions offer affordable education (averaging $3,990 annually) to millions of diverse students, including veterans, working adults, and low-income individuals. This recognition aims to celebrate their significant contribution to the nation's economic prosperity and skilled labor force development.
Key points
Affirms community colleges as an affordable pathway to higher education, saving students time and money, often through dual enrollment programs.
Highlights their crucial function in training the workforce for essential sectors like healthcare, construction, and technology.
Acknowledges the massive economic return: every dollar of public funding generates $6.80 in tax revenue.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_664
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2024-04-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution recognizing the designation of April as "Community College Month" to celebrate more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education and workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_664.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Affirms community colleges as an affordable pathway to higher education, saving students time and money, often through dual enrollment programs.
  • Highlights their crucial function in training the workforce for essential sectors like healthcare, construction, and technology.
  • Acknowledges the massive economic return: every dollar of public funding generates $6.80 in tax revenue.
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. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

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 S3084-3085; text: CR S3081-3082)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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