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

Bill 117 H.Res. 1438, also known as Supporting Lights On Afterschool, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to recognize and support the national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2022. The resolution aims to highlight the importance of afterschool programs in providing safe and enriching environments for children and youth outside of school hours.

The resolution acknowledges the positive impact that afterschool programs have on academic achievement, social and emotional development, and overall well-being of children and youth. It emphasizes the role of afterschool programs in supporting working families by providing a safe place for children to go after school while their parents are at work.

Furthermore, the resolution calls on Congress to continue to support funding for afterschool programs and to prioritize the expansion of access to high-quality afterschool programs for all children and youth. It also encourages communities, schools, and organizations to participate in the national celebration of Lights On Afterschool on October 20, 2022, to raise awareness about the importance of afterschool programs. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1438 aims to raise awareness about the value of afterschool programs and to advocate for continued support and funding to ensure that all children and youth have access to safe and enriching afterschool opportunities.