Bill · H.Res. 196· House(119-HRES-196)
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning March 2, 2025, as "School Social Work Week".
- Introduced
- 3/5/2025
- Last activity
- 3/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Gwen Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
H. Res. 196 expresses support for designating the week beginning March 2, 2025, as School Social Work Week. The text recognizes the importance of school social work under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It highlights that school social workers are skilled in helping students face serious challenges like poverty, disabilities, and mental illness. The resolution honors the contributions of these licensed mental health professionals to student success. Finally, it encourages the American people to observe the week with ceremonies and activities to promote awareness of their vital role.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would children be better off under this?+3
The resolution focuses on supporting school social workers who help children overcome mental health and behavioral challenges.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
The resolution identifies school social workers as essential for students facing challenges related to disability.
Would students be better off under this?+3
The resolution aims to recognize the role social workers play in ensuring student academic success and future productivity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Resolution clause (1) supports the designation of School Social Work Week, which helps highlight the vital role these professionals play in the lives of students.
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Resolution clause (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of school social workers to the successes of students in schools across the Nation, acknowledging their work in addressing serious challenges like poverty, abuse, and mental illness.
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Resolution clause (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of how school social workers help students prepare for their futures as productive citizens.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that identify potential negative impacts, consequences, or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Students+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2Reduces Homelessness+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+1
- 3/5/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
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