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This resolution designates March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day" and highlights the significant educational and personal development benefits of speech and debate programs. The resolution emphasizes that speech and debate education provides students with crucial 21st-century skills such as communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, while helping them develop confidence and the ability to research, construct, and present arguments effectively. By recognizing the National Speech & Debate Association's efforts, the resolution aims to underscore the importance of public speaking and argumentative skills across various grade levels and disciplines, acknowledging that these skills are integral to personal advocacy, social movements, and public policy development. The resolution encourages educational institutions, businesses, community associations, and all Americans to celebrate and promote this day, recognizing the dedication of teachers and coaches who invest significant time in helping students develop these lifelong communication skills.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/88/all-info