Designating September 30, 2025, as Impact Aid Recognition Day to recognize and celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Impact Aid program.
Summary
Senate Resolution 406 designates September 30, 2025, as "Impact Aid Recognition Day" to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Impact Aid program. This program, established in 1950, provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) impacted by the presence of tax-exempt federal property. The resolution acknowledges the program's importance in supporting the education of federally connected children.
Expected Effects
The resolution itself does not create new law or allocate funding. It serves primarily as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness and show support for the Impact Aid program. This recognition could potentially influence future legislative decisions regarding the program's funding and scope.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of the Impact Aid program and its role in supporting education.
- Recognition of the importance of providing quality education to federally connected children.
- Potential for increased advocacy and support for the program from stakeholders.
- Celebration of the program's 75-year history and its contributions to education.
- Reinforcement of the federal government's commitment to supporting impacted school districts.
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Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution has no direct financial impact or legal ramifications.
- It may not translate into tangible benefits for school districts or students.
- The symbolic nature of the resolution could be perceived as insufficient action to address the challenges faced by impacted school districts.
- It does not address any potential shortcomings or areas for improvement within the Impact Aid program itself.
- The resolution may be viewed as a purely political gesture without meaningful consequences.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the spirit of the Constitution's preamble, which promotes the general welfare and secures the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity through education. Congress's power to legislate on matters related to education, while not explicitly enumerated, is generally understood as necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers. The resolution itself does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
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