Linda Sánchez (D-CA)
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2025, through February 7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week".
A Democratic resolution with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution expresses support for designating the week of February 3, 2025, through February 7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week." The resolution recognizes the contributions school counselors make toward the success of students in elementary and secondary schools. It aims to increase awareness regarding the important role these professionals play in the lives of students. Additionally, the resolution encourages the public to observe this week through appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution recognizes the essential role school counselors play in supporting the development and well-being of students.
- Scored +2
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The resolution emphasizes the role of counselors in preparing students for college and career readiness.
- Scored +2
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution honors the contributions of school counselors to student academic, social, and emotional development.
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 Student Support: The resolution seeks to increase awareness of the "important and necessary role school counselors play in the lives of students in the United States" (Whereas clause regarding awareness).
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Recognition of Educator Contributions: The resolution honors and recognizes the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in the Nation's elementary and secondary schools (Resolution clause 1).
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Promotion of Student Readiness: The text notes that counselors help students become college and career ready, including awareness of financial aid and college opportunities (Whereas clause regarding college and career readiness).
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Support for Student Well-being: Counselors help students cope with various challenges such as peer pressure, bullying, mental health issues, and school violence (Whereas clause regarding challenges of growing up).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution recognizes the essential role school counselors play in supporting the development and well-being of students. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution honors the contributions of school counselors to student academic, social, and emotional development. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution emphasizes the role of counselors in preparing students for college and career readiness. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution notes that school counselors help students become aware of financial aid opportunities.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The resolution highlights the role of school counselors in helping students cope with mental health issues.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The resolution highlights the importance of school counselors in the success of students in elementary and secondary schools.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill notes that counselors assist students in becoming aware of financial aid and college opportunities.
- 5/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/31/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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