arrow_back Back to App

Designating National School Counseling Week to Recognize Vital Student Support Roles.

The Senate designated the week of February 6–10, 2023, as National School Counseling Week. This resolution aims to raise public awareness about the essential role school counselors play in supporting students' mental health, academic success, and career readiness, especially given the ongoing youth mental health crisis. While symbolic, it encourages communities to recognize the need for better support ratios in schools.
Key points
Official designation of National School Counseling Week to highlight the importance of student support services and mental health assistance.
Acknowledges counselors' vital role in academic guidance, social/emotional development, and college/career planning, including financial aid awareness.
Notes the severe shortage of counselors, with the national average ratio being nearly double the recommended level (408 students per counselor).
article Official text account_balance Process page
Adopted
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_83
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Process start date: 2023-02-28
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution designating the week of February 6 through 10, 2023, as "National School Counseling Week".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_83.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Official designation of National School Counseling Week to highlight the importance of student support services and mental health assistance.
  • Acknowledges counselors' vital role in academic guidance, social/emotional development, and college/career planning, including financial aid awareness.
  • Notes the severe shortage of counselors, with the national average ratio being nearly double the recommended level (408 students per counselor).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S538; text: CR S536-537)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Education