A resolution supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 24, 2024.

This resolution (SRES 880) is a symbolic Senate statement supporting afterschool programs and the annual Lights On Afterschool event on October 24, 2024. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally recognizes the value of high-quality after-school programs that provide safe, educational activities for children, complement school days, and support working families. The resolution highlights how these programs build community partnerships and develop students' academic, social, and emotional skills. It directly affects public awareness and advocacy efforts for existing afterschool initiatives, without changing any policies or programs.