S.Con.Res. 46 · 111th Congress
A concurrent resolution recognizing the benefits of service-learning and expressing support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- Patty Murray
- Introduced
- 2009-10-07
- Latest action
- 2009-10-15 · Held at the desk.
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the benefits of service-learning, which include: (1) enriching and enhancing academic outcomes for youth; (2) engaging youth in positive experiences in the community; and (3) encouraging youth to make more constructive choices with regards to their lives.
Encourages schools, school districts, college campuses, community-based organizations, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to provide youth with more service-learning opportunities.
Expresses support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge, an annual event which spotlights the value of service-learning to youth, schools, college campuses, and communities.