A resolution designating the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.

This resolution designates the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate the role of religious education in the United States. It affirms the importance of religious instruction for the intellectual, ethical, moral, and civic development of individuals. The resolution also celebrates the schools and organizations that provide this education to children. Furthermore, the resolution calls upon all 50 States, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia to accommodate individuals who wish to be released from public school attendance to participate in religious classes. This call is supported by references to the First Amendment's protection of religious freedom and Supreme Court precedents like Zorach v. Clauson , which upheld the constitutionality of released time programs. The resolution highlights the benefits of religious education, including its contribution to self-development, adolescent mental health, and fostering respect among diverse religious groups.