Search Results: keywords:"single parents"

  • S. 5033 — To amend the Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
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    S. 5033 aims to update the Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965. This bill seeks to provide grants to higher education institutions to help eligible student parents access affordable child care services. Grants range from...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5033 is a plan to help college students who have kids by giving money to schools so they can make child care less expensive. The schools will get different amounts of money, and they need to use it in a way that helps everyone, especially those who might need extra help.

  • S. RES. 839 — Designating September 2024 as National Student Parent Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:120

    The resolution, S. RES. 839, designates September 2024 as "National Student Parent Month." It acknowledges the significant contributions of student parents, who make up about 20% of the college student population, many of whom are women and single parents. The resolution...

    Simple Explanation

    In September 2024, they want to have a special month called "National Student Parent Month" to say "thank you" and celebrate all the parents who go to school to learn, even when it's very hard because they also take care of their kids.