Urging the U.S. Government to Consider Free College for All

WHEREAS, Access to quality education is a fundamental right and an essential component of promoting social and economic equality; and 

WHEREAS, The cost of college education has risen significantly over the years, resulting in an increasing burden of student loan debt and limited access to higher education for marginalized communities; and 

WHEREAS, Studies have shown that individuals with college degrees have higher earning potential, better job prospects, and contribute significantly to the overall economic growth of the nation; and 

WHEREAS, The current system of higher education perpetuates socioeconomic disparities, disproportionately affecting low-income students and students of color; and 

WHEREAS, Free college education has been successfully implemented in several countries, such as Germany, Norway, and Finland, leading to increased college enrollment rates and reduced financial barriers; and 

WHEREAS, Free college education can help break the cycle of intergenerational poverty by providing equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background; and 

WHEREAS, Free college education can contribute to reducing racial and economic disparities by ensuring that all students have equal access to educational resources and opportunities; and 

WHEREAS, Investing in free college education aligns with the NAACP's mission to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights for all persons. 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) urge Congress to support a comprehensive program to include the passage of HR 4117/S 1963.