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

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 528

119th Congress

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

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

Introduced:Dec 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Tina Smith

D - MN

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This resolution supports after-school programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration held October 23, 2025. It recognizes that high-quality after-school programs provide safe learning environments, support working families, develop academic and social-emotional skills, and strengthen communities through school-community partnerships.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487; text: CR S8486-8487)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution supports after-school programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration held October 23, 2025. It recognizes that high-quality after-school programs provide safe learning environments, support working families, develop academic and social-emotional skills, and strengthen communities through school-community partnerships.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Supports Lights On Afterschool national celebration on October 23, 2025
Recognizes millions of children have working parents needing care
After-school programs encourage STEM learning and skill development
Programs provide safe environments complementing regular school day
Supports working families by ensuring children are productive after school
Programs integrate schools with broader community partners

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Benefits working families needing reliable after-school care, children gaining academic and social-emotional skills, community organizations partnering with schools, and school districts providing expanded learning opportunities. Supports workforce participation for parents.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Related Subjects

Child care and development

Commemorative events and holidays

Elementary and secondary education

Family services

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

528, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution supporting after-school programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 23, 2025.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-528