What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is SRES 83.
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).
Status:
Adopted
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