This resolution expresses support for Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 22, 2020.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
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[S. Res. 731 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 731
Supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool
programs held on October 22, 2020.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 30 (legislative day, September 29), 2020
Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Smith, Mr. Braun, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Kaine,
Ms. Warren, and Mr. Casey) submitted the following resolution; which
was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool
programs held on October 22, 2020.
Whereas more than 30,000,000 children in the United States have parents who work
outside the home;
Whereas high-quality programs that expand learning opportunities for children,
such as afterschool, before-school, summer, and expanded learning
opportunities, provide safe, challenging, engaging, and fun learning
experiences, including experiences that encourage the study of science,
technology, engineering, and math that help children and youth develop
social, emotional, physical, cultural, and academic skills;
Whereas, during the COVID-19 crisis, afterschool programs have risen to the
moment to support children by--
(1) innovating to provide virtual programming to keep children engaged;
(2) caring for children of essential workers;
(3) providing meals and learning supports; and
(4) supporting the wellbeing of children and families;
Whereas high-quality afterschool programs and high-quality expanded learning
opportunities provide students with hands-on, engaging lessons that are
aligned with the school day;
Whereas high-quality afterschool programs complement regular and expanded school
days and support working families by ensuring that the children of those
families are safe and productive during the hours parents are working;
Whereas high-quality afterschool programs engage families, schools, and diverse
community partners in advancing the well-being of children and youth in
the United States;
Whereas high-quality afterschool programs that partner with high-quality
community-based organizations build stronger communities by integrating
schools with the larger community; and
Whereas Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool, before-
school, summer, and expanded learning opportunities programs held on
October 22, 2020, highlights the critical importance of those high-
quality programs to children and the families and communities of those
children: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate supports Lights On Afterschool, a
national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 22, 2020.
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Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S5998; text: CR S5983)
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5998; text: CR S5983)
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