S.Res.202 - Recognizing the significance of Community College Month in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States. (119th Congress)
Summary
Senate Resolution 202 recognizes April 2025 as "Community College Month." It celebrates the role of community colleges in providing access to higher education, workforce training, and economic prosperity. The resolution acknowledges the historical significance and current impact of community colleges across the United States.
Expected Effects
This resolution will likely raise awareness of community colleges and their contributions. It may also encourage increased support for these institutions at local, state, and federal levels. Ultimately, it symbolically recognizes the value of community colleges.
Potential Benefits
- Increased Awareness: Highlights the importance of community colleges.
- Economic Impact: Recognizes the significant economic contributions of community colleges.
- Workforce Development: Acknowledges the role of community colleges in workforce training.
- Accessibility to Education: Promotes access to affordable higher education.
- Community Vitality: Reinforces the role of community colleges in strengthening local communities.
Potential Disadvantages
- No Direct Funding: The resolution itself does not allocate any funding or resources.
- Symbolic Only: The impact is primarily symbolic and may not lead to concrete changes.
- Potential for Overestimation: The resolution might overstate the positive impact without addressing challenges faced by community colleges.
- Lack of Specificity: It lacks specific policy recommendations for improving community colleges.
- Missed Opportunities: Fails to address specific issues such as student debt or completion rates.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of promoting the general welfare through education. While the Constitution does not explicitly mention education, the promotion of education can be seen as fitting within the scope of Congress's power to provide for the general welfare of the United States, as stated in the Preamble. Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes to provide for the general welfare, could be interpreted to allow for federal support of educational initiatives, though this is subject to ongoing debate.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).