A resolution expressing support for the contributions and achievements of student parents in seeking and completing a postsecondary education and designating September 2025 as "National Student Parent Month".

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 433

119th Congress

A resolution expressing support for the contributions and achievements of student parents in seeking and completing a postsecondary education and designating September 2025 as "National Student Parent Month".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

Introduced:Oct 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Moran

R - KS

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This resolution supports designating September 2025 as National Student Parent Month, recognizing the nearly 3.14 million student parents who comprise roughly one-fifth of the postsecondary student population. Despite having higher GPAs than non-parent peers, student parents are 10 times less likely to complete a bachelor's degree within five years due to challenges like childcare access and financial insecurity.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6957-6958)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution supports designating September 2025 as National Student Parent Month, recognizing the nearly 3.14 million student parents who comprise roughly one-fifth of the postsecondary student population. Despite having higher GPAs than non-parent peers, student parents are 10 times less likely to complete a bachelor's degree within five years due to challenges like childcare access and financial insecurity.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Nearly 3.14 million student parents make up roughly 20% of postsecondary students, with 48% being first-generation college students
66% of student parents work 40+ hours per week while balancing school and childcare responsibilities
52% of student parents report food insecurity and 58% report housing insecurity, compared to 26% of non-parenting students
Student parents have higher GPAs than peers but are 10 times less likely to complete a bachelor's degree within 5 years
The cohort of single mothers enrolled in higher education will save approximately $19.9 billion in public assistance spending

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution affects the 3.14 million student parents attending postsecondary institutions, with particular impact on the 55% who are students of color, 45% who are military-connected, and the 51% attending community colleges. It highlights the challenges these students face with childcare, housing, food security, and work-life balance while pursuing education.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Related Subjects

Child care and development

Commemorative events and holidays

Family relationships

Higher education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

433, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution expressing support for the contributions and achievements of student parents in seeking and completing a postsecondary education and designating September 2025 as "National Student Parent Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-433