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This resolution supports after-school programs and the Lights On Afterschool national celebration by acknowledging the critical importance of high-quality expanded learning opportunities for children. The resolution recognizes that millions of children in the United States have working parents and that after-school programs provide safe, engaging, and educational environments that help children develop social, emotional, physical, and academic skills. These programs are seen as complementary to the regular school day, supporting working families by keeping children safe and productive during working hours, and engaging families, schools, and community partners in advancing children's well-being. The resolution specifically highlights the Lights On Afterschool event on October 23, 2025, as a means to showcase the significance of these programs, which offer hands-on learning experiences, including opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and help build stronger communities by integrating schools with their broader community context.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/528/all-info