November 29, 2005
2006 - The Year of Study Abroad
Senator Richard Durbin introuded S.Res. 308 - Designating 2006 as the "Year of Study Abroad" on November 10, 2005. Recognizing the importance of study abroad programs, this bill encourages secondary schools, institutions of higher learning, businesses and goverments programs to promote and expand study abroad opportunties. The bill is co-sponsored by: Senators Alexander (R-TN), Feingold (D-WI), Craig (R-ID), Colmen (R-MN) and Cochran (R-MS). It was passed by the Senate with unanimous consent.