SRES 88119th CongressIntroduced

A resolution designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".

Introduced: Feb 21, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This is a nonbinding Senate Resolution that designates March 7, 2025, as National Speech and Debate Education Day. Introduced by Senator Grassley with a broad group of cosponsors, the resolution expresses Senate support for the value of speech and debate education in developing essential communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills in students. It highlights the role of teachers and coaches and notes the importance of public speaking across different formats and throughout student learning. As a symbolic, commemorative measure, it does not create new laws, funding, or requirements for schools or government programs; instead, it encourages educational institutions, communities, and the public to recognize and promote the day.

Key Points

1Designates March 7, 2025, as National Speech and Debate Education Day.
2Affirms the goals of speech and debate education, including development of communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration—21st-century skills.
3Emphasizes that effective argumentation, research, and public speaking contribute to personal, professional, and civic life.
4Acknowledges the dedication of teachers and coaches who devote significant time to students’ speech and debate training.
5Encourages educational institutions, businesses, community and civic organizations, and all Americans to celebrate and promote the day, with collaboration from organizations like the National Speech & Debate Association.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Students participating in speech and debate programs, and their teachers and coaches; schools and school districts that host or support debate and public-speaking activities.Secondary group/area affected: Community organizations, businesses, and civic groups that might host events or provide sponsorships; policymakers and education stakeholders who value communication and critical thinking skills.Additional impacts: Increases awareness of speech and debate education and its benefits; could influence school culture and programming choices, advocacy for resources or curriculum integration, and public awareness about the importance of persuasive communication and research skills—though it does not authorize funding or mandate any program changes.

Generated by gpt-5-nano on Nov 19, 2025