S.CON.RES.46: A concurrent resolution recognizing the benefits of service-learning and expressing support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about education
  • Introduced Oct. 7, 2009
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 15, 2009

Bill Summary

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...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Held at the desk.
Oct. 7, 2009

Introduced in the Senate by Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

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