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S.Res. 362: Designating September 2021 as National Student Parent Month

U.S. Senate / Sep 14 2021

Front page of S.Res. 362: designating Sept 2021 as Student Parent Month

This resolution expresses the support of the U.S. Senate for the contributions and achievements of student parents and recognizes September 2021 as National Student Parent Month. 

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