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National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: Supporting Key Skill Development

The U.S. Senate supports designating September 14-20, 2025, as “National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.” This aims to raise public awareness about the importance of adult education, workforce skills, and family literacy, potentially improving citizens' job prospects and quality of life.
Key points
The designation highlights the issue of millions of adults lacking basic literacy, numeracy, and digital skills, impacting their daily and professional lives.
The initiative emphasizes that improving these skills in adults, including parents, directly benefits children's education, family stability, and overall societal development.
It encourages support for adult education programs to assist individuals without high school credentials, the unemployed, immigrants, and older adults in acquiring essential competencies.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_400
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Process start date: 2025-09-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 14 through 20, 2025, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_400.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The designation highlights the issue of millions of adults lacking basic literacy, numeracy, and digital skills, impacting their daily and professional lives.
  • The initiative emphasizes that improving these skills in adults, including parents, directly benefits children's education, family stability, and overall societal development.
  • It encourages support for adult education programs to assist individuals without high school credentials, the unemployed, immigrants, and older adults in acquiring essential competencies.
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. Reed, Jack [D-RI].

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 S6700; text: CR S6698)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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