# National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week

This resolution designates the week of September 12, 2022, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week." In practical terms, this means Congress is officially recognizing and celebrating colleges and universities that serve large numbers of Hispanic students during that specific week.

A Hispanic-Serving Institution, or HSI, is a college or university where at least 25 percent of the student body identifies as Hispanic. These schools play an important role in American higher education, helping Hispanic students access college degrees and professional opportunities. The designation doesn't create any new laws or requirements—it's essentially a formal acknowledgment and celebration of these institutions and the work they do.

This type of resolution is largely symbolic. It doesn't provide funding, change any policies, or create new programs. Instead, it encourages awareness and recognition of HSIs during that designated week. Schools, community organizations, and government agencies might use the week to highlight the contributions these institutions make to their communities, celebrate student achievements, or organize special events and programs.

In short, this is Congress saying "we recognize the importance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions and want to set aside a week to celebrate them." It's a way to draw attention to these schools and the students they serve, even though it doesn't directly change anything about how they operate or receive funding.

A resolution designating the week beginning on September 12, 2022, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".

Menendez, Robert

 <p>This resolution designates the week beginning on September 12, 2022, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.</p> <ul> </ul>