United StatesSenate designates September 2026 as National Literacy Month
The Senate designates September 2026 as National Literacy Month and asks governments, schools, libraries, and others to mark it with suitable activities.
What it does
The Senate designates September 2026 as National Literacy Month and calls on governments, schools, libraries, businesses, and others to mark it with suitable activities.
Argument forA shared month for literacy activities could help schools, libraries, and communities draw attention to reading and learning.
Argument againstOrganizations and communities might spend time or resources on September activities, though the resolution does not require them to hold any.
More detail
The Senate designates September 2026 as National Literacy Month and calls on public and private groups to observe it with suitable activities. The call to observe the month names the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, libraries, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and the people of the United States. The designated month is September 2026.
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History
- 2026
- Sep 29Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)Adopted
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