Bill · H.Res. 355· House(119-HRES-355)
Supporting the designation of the week of April 28 through May 2, 2025, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
- Introduced
- 4/28/2025
- Last activity
- 4/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Jahana Hayes
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- 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
This resolution supports designating the week of April 28 through May 2, 2025, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week." It recognizes the work of over 1,000,000 personnel, including school counselors, social workers, and various therapists. These professionals provide essential services like early intervention and social-emotional support to help students overcome learning barriers. The resolution aims to commend these individuals and the organizations that support their work. Additionally, it encourages policymakers to raise awareness regarding the importance of these roles in school climate.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+3
The resolution supports the roles of personnel who provide essential social, emotional, and physical support to students.
Would students be better off under this?+3
The resolution focuses on improving student outcomes and overcoming learning barriers through specialized services.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+3
The resolution recognizes the role of specialized personnel in improving student mental health.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Professionals: The resolution commends those working as specialized instructional support personnel and those supporting their efforts to improve service availability (Resolution, Section 3).
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Improved Student Outcomes: By recognizing that these personnel implement evidence-based practices, the resolution highlights their role in improving student outcomes (Resolution, Section 2).
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Enhanced School Environments: The text notes that these professionals help create safe, supportive, and conducive learning environments, which are associated with improved academic performance (Whereas clauses).
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Student Wellness and Safety: The role of these professionals is recognized for helping to improve mental health, reduce drug use, and improve overall community safety for students (Resolution, Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+3Good For Students+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+3Improves Opioid Crisis Response+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 5/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-1221: Supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
- 119-SRES-687: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania