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SRES-686Senate2026-04-22Education

A resolution recognizing the significance of Community College Month in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.

YourVoice.Now Summary

Recognizes April as Community College Month — symbolic, honoring 1,024 colleges and 10.5 million students.

The details

This resolution recognizes April as Community College Month. It honors 1,024 community colleges that together serve about 10.5 million students. The Senate cites an average in-district tuition of $4,050 a year. The average community college student is 27 years old. Many work, raise children, are veterans, or are the first in their family to attend college. Nearly half of those who finished a bachelor's degree in 2015-16 had attended a two-year public college first. The resolution carries no funding and changes no law.

Congressional Summary

This resolution recognizes the significance of Community College Month in April as a celebration of over 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that serve local and regional needs and strengthen the U.S. economy.

Legislative Subjects

Congressional tributesEconomic developmentHigher education

Details

Congress
119th
Chamber
Senate
Status
summarized
Action
Passed Senate
Action Date
2026-04-22
Date Added
2026-07-30
Source
Congress.gov →

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