This resolution expresses support for designating the week of September 15 through 21, 2024, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week." The bill highlights that over 43 million American adults lack basic literacy, numeracy, and digital skills needed to succeed in work and daily life, and emphasizes how parental literacy directly impacts children's educational success. The resolution calls on public, private, and nonprofit organizations to increase support for adult education and family literacy programs. No funding is appropriated through this resolution, as it is a symbolic measure intended to raise awareness about the importance of literacy programs and encourage broader support for these initiatives. The bill was introduced on September 18, 2024, by a bipartisan group of House members and referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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