Bill · S.Res. 687· Senate(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".
- Introduced
- 4/27/2026
- Last activity
- 4/27/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2055)
- Sponsored by
- Maggie Hassan
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- 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
This resolution supports designating the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week." The measure recognizes the work of over 1,000,000 professionals, including school counselors, social workers, and various therapists. These individuals provide essential services such as early intervention and social-emotional support to help students succeed. The resolution aims to commend these professionals and the organizations that support them. Additionally, it encourages policymakers to raise awareness regarding the importance of these roles in school environments.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution supports services that promote student learning, physical wellness, and mental health.
Would students be better off under this?+2
The resolution recognizes professionals who provide essential services to help students succeed and reduce barriers to learning.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+1
The resolution highlights the role of school-based personnel in providing emotional and behavioral interventions.
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 Professional Contributions: The resolution commends individuals working as specialized instructional support personnel and the organizations that support their efforts (Resolution Section 3).
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Increased Awareness of Educational Importance: It encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together to raise awareness regarding how these personnel impact school climate and education efforts (Resolution Section 4).
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Promotion of Best Practices: The resolution encourages experts to share best practices so that their successes can be replicated by others (Resolution Section 6).
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Improved Student Outcomes: The text notes that these professionals implement evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes (Resolution Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified within 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+2Good For Students+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+1Improves Opioid Crisis Response+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+1
- 4/27/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2055)
- 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-355: Supporting the designation of the week of April 28 through May 2, 2025, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
- 119-HRES-1221: Supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia