Bill · H.Res. 857· House(119-HRES-857)
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 3, 2025, as "National School Psychology Week".
- Introduced
- 11/4/2025
- Last activity
- 11/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Fitzpatrick
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- 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 expresses support for designating the week beginning on November 3, 2025, as National School Psychology Week. It highlights that children learn best when they are healthy, supported, and have their individual needs met. The text points out that learning and development are linked to children's mental health, and school psychologists are specially trained to deliver these needed mental health services and academic support. State educational agencies credential 44,000 school psychologists to practice in United States schools as key professionals promoting learning and mental health. The House of Representatives resolves to support this designation and honor the contributions of school psychologists. Furthermore, it encourages the American people to observe the week with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the vital role school psychologists play.
Yes
Would students be better off under this?+4
By honoring school psychologists, the resolution champions student support services that foster healthy learning environments.
Would children be better off under this?+3
The resolution highlights and supports mental health and academic services that directly benefit children and youth in schools.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+3
The resolution promotes awareness of school psychologists who deliver essential mental health services to students.
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 School Psychologists: The resolution honors and recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across the United States. This is a positive outcome because it brings public attention to the vital role these professionals play in the personal and academic development of children. This is found in the resolved section, specifically clause (2).
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Promoting Student Mental Health and Success: The text encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the role school psychologists play in helping students develop into successful and productive members of society. This is positive as it supports awareness of services that lower barriers to learning and support mental health. This is found in the resolved section, specifically clause (3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None Identified: The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or adverse impacts for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+4Good For Children+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+3
- 11/4/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
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