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SRES 496119th CongressIntroduced
A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".
Introduced: Nov 10, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-Kansas)
Standard Summary
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Senate resolution expressing support for designating November 8, 2025, as National First-Generation College Celebration Day to honor first-generation college students and the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Key Points
- 1Defines first-generation college students as those whose parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree
- 2Honors November 8 as anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965 signing
- 3Recognizes importance of Federal TRIO programs and Pell Grants for first-gen students
- 4Notes that 54% of college students are first-generation
- 5Expresses Senate support for National First-Generation College Celebration Day
- 6Encourages public celebration and recognition of first-gen student contributions
Impact Areas
First-generation college studentsHigher education institutionsFederal education programs (TRIO, Pell Grants)General public awareness
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