Supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2022.

HRES 1438 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for Lights On Afterschool, an annual event held on October 20, 2022. It recognizes the value of afterschool programs in providing safe, engaging learning opportunities for children, especially during the pandemic. The resolution highlights how such programs support working families, enhance academic and social development, and strengthen community partnerships. It does not create new policies or affect any specific groups, as it solely serves to publicly endorse this national celebration of afterschool initiatives.