Jahana Hayes (D-CT)
Supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate 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." It recognizes the role of over 1,000,000 professionals, such as school counselors, social workers, and various therapists. These individuals provide essential services to reduce learning barriers and support student success. The resolution commends these professionals and the organizations that support them. Additionally, it encourages policymakers and experts to work together to raise awareness and share best practices.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +3
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution promotes services that support student learning, social skills, and mental health.
- Scored +3
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution aims to promote professionals who provide essential educational and emotional support to students.
- Scored +2
Does this make mental health care easier to get?
The resolution highlights the role of specialized personnel in improving the mental health of students.
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 Professionals: The resolution commends individuals working as specialized instructional support personnel and those who support their efforts (Section 3).
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Increased Awareness: It encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to raise awareness regarding the importance of these professionals in education and school climate (Section 4).
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Knowledge Sharing: The resolution encourages experts to share best practices so that successful methods can be replicated by others (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution promotes services that support student learning, social skills, and mental health. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution aims to promote professionals who provide essential educational and emotional support to students.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The resolution highlights the role of specialized personnel in improving the mental health of students.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The resolution promotes the importance of specialized staff who serve in public school environments.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution notes that these personnel help reduce barriers to learning that can impact long-term success.
- 4/28/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 3 Cosponsors 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-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".
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