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Senate Resolution Recognizing Community College Month

Original title: 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.

April 22, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution establishes formal federal recognition for community colleges, which serve as primary providers of workforce training and accessible higher education for millions of students across the United States.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Community college students

Students attending these institutions are the primary beneficiaries of the educational and training services recognized by the resolution.

Community college institutions

These 1,000+ institutions receive formal federal recognition of their role in the national economy and education system.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 22, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The U.S. Senate has officially recognized April as Community College Month to celebrate the role of over 1,000 institutions in providing higher education and workforce training.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide funding to community colleges?

No, this is a commemorative resolution recognizing the significance of community colleges and does not include appropriations or funding.

What is the purpose of Community College Month?

It serves as a celebration of the role community colleges play in higher education, workforce training, and national economic prosperity.

Why It Matters

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Commemorative Focus

The resolution highlights a federal focus on workforce training as a key component of national economic prosperity.

United States Senate

Connected Entities

otherCommunity College Month“The subject of the resolution, designated for the month of April.”Map →

organizationUnited States Senate“The legislative body that agreed to the resolution.”Map →

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