Bill · S.Res. 50· Senate(119-SRES-50)
A resolution designating the week of February 3 through 7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week".
- Introduced
- 1/30/2025
- Last activity
- 1/30/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S527; text: CR S526)
- Sponsored by
- Patty Murray
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 1
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
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
This resolution designates the week of February 3 through 7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week." It recognizes the various roles school counselors play in guiding students through academic, social, and emotional development. The resolution highlights how these professionals prepare students for college and careers while helping them navigate challenges like mental health issues and school violence. It also notes that the celebration aims to increase awareness of the essential role counselors play in schools and communities. Finally, the Senate encourages the public to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would children be better off under this?+2
The designation recognizes the role counselors play in supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The resolution emphasizes that counselors prepare students for college and career opportunities.
Would students be better off under this?+2
The resolution aims to increase awareness of the vital role counselors play in student safety, academic success, and emotional well-being.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness of School Counselors: The designation of the week aims to increase awareness of the "important and necessary role school counselors play in the lives of students in the United States" (Resolution, Section 1 and 2).
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Promoting Student Success: The resolution notes that counselors help develop well-rounded students by guiding them through academic learning, social and emotional development, and career exploration (Whereas clauses).
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Support for Student Safety and Well-being: Counselors help foster a positive school climate to create a safer learning environment and assist students, teachers, and parents in dealing with personal trauma and community tragedies (Whereas clauses).
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Preparation for Future Opportunities: Counselors play a role in ensuring students are ready for college and careers, including making them aware of financial aid and college scholarships (Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+2Good For Students+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Low Income Households+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 1/30/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S527; text: CR S526)
- 16 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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