Bill · S.Res. 107· Senate(119-SRES-107)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of March 3 through March 7, 2025, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week" to recognize the critical role social and emotional learning plays in supporting the academic success and overall well-being of students, educators, and families.
- Introduced
- 3/5/2025
- Last activity
- 3/5/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1583)
- Sponsored by
- Richard Durbin
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the week of March 3 through March 7, 2025, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week." The measure recognizes the role social and emotional learning plays in supporting the academic success and well-being of students, educators, and families. It highlights research suggesting these programs can increase academic performance and improve mental wellness. The resolution also aims to recognize the importance of these skills in addressing challenges heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, it encourages the expansion of access to these programs and identifies opportunities within Federal agencies to advance them.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would children be better off under this?+6
The resolution highlights how social and emotional learning supports the academic success and well-being of students.
Would students be better off under this?+6
The resolution emphasizes that social and emotional learning promotes academic achievement and mental wellness for students.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5
The resolution recognizes that social and emotional learning helps address mental health and behavioral challenges.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Academic Performance: The resolution notes that social and emotional learning can increase academic performance by 11 percentile points and improve school functioning, such as grades, test scores, and attendance (Resolution Preamble).
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Mental and Behavioral Health: Social and emotional learning is recognized for its role in promoting mental wellness, managing stress, and addressing mental health and behavioral challenges (Resolution Preamble; Resolution Section 2).
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Long-term Success and Reduced Societal Costs: Developing these skills can lead to improved outcomes for young adults and reduced societal costs related to public assistance, public housing, police involvement, and detention (Resolution Preamble).
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Support for Educators: The text indicates that educators with greater social and emotional competence may be better able to protect themselves from burnout (Resolution Preamble).
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Expanded Access: The resolution expresses support for expanding access to social and emotional learning for both students and teachers (Resolution Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+6Good For Students+6Good For Young Adults+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+2
- 5/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1583)
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
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