Bill · S.Res. 487· Senate(119-SRES-487)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 3, 2025, as "National School Psychology Week".
- Introduced
- 11/6/2025
- Last activity
- 11/6/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Alex Padilla
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 487 is a resolution to designate the week beginning on November 3, 2025, as "National School Psychology Week." It recognizes the role of school psychologists in supporting the mental health and academic development of students. The resolution honors their contributions to student success across the United States. It also encourages the public to observe the week with activities that raise awareness of these professionals' roles in schools and the community.
Yes· 3 of 14
Would students be better off under this?+4
The resolution focuses on improving the mental health and academic success of students.
Would children be better off under this?+3
Recognizes the role of psychologists in supporting the mental health and academic development of children.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
Supports the academic and emotional success of youth in the school system.
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 Mental Health Support: The resolution acknowledges that school psychologists provide mental health services that lower barriers to learning, which helps students be ready and able to learn.
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Support for Diverse Students: It notes that psychological principles are critical for supporting a culturally diverse student population.
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Improved Collaboration: School psychologists help parents and educators identify and reduce risk factors, create safe schools, and access community resources.
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Awareness of Professional Roles: By encouraging the public to observe the week, the resolution promotes awareness of how school psychologists help students become successful and productive members of society.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+4Good For Children+3Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Asian Americans+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For White Americans+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+2Improves Healthcare Access+1
- 11/6/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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