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Social and Emotional Learning Week: Supporting Students and Families

The U.S. Senate supports designating March 3-7, 2025, as National Social and Emotional Learning Week. This aims to highlight the crucial role of these skills in academic success, mental well-being, and overall welfare of students, educators, and families. The initiative encourages broader access to programs developing these key competencies.
Key points
Designating Social and Emotional Learning Week aims to emphasize the benefits of developing skills like self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
Research indicates these programs improve academic performance, help manage stress, and reduce future societal costs.
The initiative encourages expanding access to social and emotional learning for all students and teachers, potentially leading to better school functioning and reduced educator burnout.
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Print number: 119_SRES_107
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2025-03-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of March 3 through March 7, 2025, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week" to recognize the critical role social and emotional learning plays in supporting the academic success and overall well-being of students, educators, and families.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_107.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designating Social and Emotional Learning Week aims to emphasize the benefits of developing skills like self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
  • Research indicates these programs improve academic performance, help manage stress, and reduce future societal costs.
  • The initiative encourages expanding access to social and emotional learning for all students and teachers, potentially leading to better school functioning and reduced educator burnout.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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Education Family Health