A resolution supporting after-school programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 23, 2025.

Millions of children in the U.S. have parents who work outside the home, and after-school programs provide a critical safety net — offering structured learning, social development, and safe environments during the hours when parents are still at work. This resolution supports "Lights On Afterschool," a national celebration held on October 23, 2025, that spotlights the importance of high-quality after-school, before-school, and summer learning programs for kids and families across the country.