Bill > SRes433

This resolution expresses support for student parents, who represent approximately 20% of postsecondary students (about 3.14 million individuals), and designates September 2025 as "National Student Parent Month". The resolution highlights several key challenges and characteristics of student parents, including that 24% of female undergraduates are parents, 48% are first-generation college students, and 66% work 40 or more hours per week while balancing school and family responsibilities. The resolution also notes that 55% of student parents are people of color, 45% are military-connected, and they face significant obstacles such as food and housing insecurity. Notably, while student parents typically have higher grade point averages, they are 10 times less likely to complete a bachelor's degree within 5 years compared to students without children. The resolution emphasizes that supporting student parents is crucial, as earning a degree can improve their individual income and potentially enhance their children's future earning potential. By officially recognizing National Student Parent Month, the resolution aims to draw attention to the unique challenges and remarkable achievements of student parents in pursuing higher education.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/433/all-info