S. Res. 426 is a Senate resolution that designates October 5-11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to recognize and celebrate religious education in the United States. The resolution affirms the importance of religious education for the intellectual, moral, and civic development of children, and honors schools and organizations that provide religious instruction, including both sectarian schools and public school released-time programs. According to the resolution, approximately 4.35 million students attend religious schools and an estimated 540,000 public school students participate in released-time religious programs annually. The resolution calls on all 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia to accommodate students who wish to leave public school to attend religious classes. This is a symbolic designation with no direct federal funding or enforcement mechanisms—it simply recognizes a week to promote awareness of religious education's role in American society.