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S.Res. 863

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A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
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Passed
Latest Action · September 17, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced
September 17, 2026
Cosponsors (7)
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This resolution expresses the Senate's support for designating September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week." It highlights concerning statistics showing that millions of American adults struggle with basic literacy, numeracy, and English proficiency, and that nearly 21 million adults lack a high school credential. The resolution recognizes adult education and family literacy programs as essential tools for helping individuals gain skills needed for employment, further education, and economic advancement, while also noting how parents' literacy skills impact their children's educational success. It calls for stronger partnerships between adult education providers, employers, workforce systems, and community organizations, and urges public, private, and nonprofit groups to support and expand these programs. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new programs, allocate funding, or establish binding legal requirements, but rather serves to raise public awareness about the importance of adult education nationwide.

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