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This resolution recognizes the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025, highlighting the critical role of community colleges in the United States. The resolution traces the history of community colleges back to 1901, when Joliet Junior College first opened, and notes that there are currently 1,026 community colleges serving over 10.2 million students. It emphasizes that these institutions are affordable, with an average annual tuition of $3,990, and serve a diverse student population including working adults, low-income students, parents, veterans, and first-generation college students. The resolution underscores the importance of community colleges in workforce development, particularly in industries like semiconductors, construction, and healthcare, and points out that they enrolled 43.1% of undergraduate students in the 2022-2023 academic year. Additionally, it highlights the economic impact of community colleges, noting that their alumni generated $898.5 billion in national economic income in 2020 and that every dollar of public funding returns $6.80 in tax revenue. The resolution aims to celebrate these institutions and recognize their crucial role in supporting local communities, economic prosperity, and educational access.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/202/all-info