Passed on 2026-02-04
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 596
A resolution designating the week of February 2 through 6, 2026, as "National School Counseling Week".
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Introduced 2026-02-04Topic: educationSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution designates the week of February 2 through 6, 2026, as "National School Counseling Week." It encourages people in the United States to observe the week with ceremonies and activities that raise awareness of the role school counselors play in schools and communities. The resolution's findings note that the national average ratio of students to school counselors is 376 to 1, compared with a recommended ratio of 250 to 1. The resolution does not create new programs or provide funding.
Sponsors
- Patty Murray Democrat sponsor
- 21 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S495; text: CR S492) | |
| 2026-02-04 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | floor pass |