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Recognizing April as Community College Month in the United States

This resolution officially designates April as a time to celebrate the role of over 1,000 community colleges. It highlights their importance in providing affordable education, workforce training, and boosting the national economy.
Key points
April is recognized as a month to honor the contributions of community colleges across the nation.
These institutions offer affordable tuition, averaging $4,050 per year for in-district students.
They serve as primary hubs for training professionals in fields like healthcare, construction, and semiconductors.
Nearly half of all bachelor's degree earners previously attended a two-year public college.
Every dollar of public funding for these colleges generates $6.80 in tax revenue.
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Additional Information
Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more, broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.
Print number: HRES 1209
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Process start date: 2026-04-23