Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2025, through February 7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week".

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 32

119th Congress

Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2025, through February 7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week".

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Introduced:Jan 31, 2025

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This resolution expresses Congress's support for designating February 3-7, 2025, as 'National School Counseling Week.' It recognizes the contributions school counselors make to student success and encourages Americans to observe the week with activities that raise awareness about the role of school counselors.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Introduced1/31/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2025, through February 7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week".

This resolution expresses Congress's support for designating February 3-7, 2025, as 'National School Counseling Week.' It recognizes the contributions school counselors make to student success and encourages Americans to observe the week with activities that r

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This resolution expresses Congress's support for designating February 3-7, 2025, as 'National School Counseling Week.' It recognizes the contributions school counselors make to student success and encourages Americans to observe the week with activities that raise awareness about the role of school counselors.

Bill Number: 32
Introduced: 1/31/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Title: Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2025, through February 7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week".
Bill Number: 32
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 1/31/2025
Summary: This resolution expresses Congress's support for designating February 3-7, 2025, as 'National School Counseling Week.' It recognizes the contributions school counselors make to student success and encourages Americans to observe the week with activities that raise awareness about the role of school

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution expresses Congress's support for designating February 3-7, 2025, as 'National School Counseling Week.' It recognizes the contributions school counselors make to student success and encourages Americans to observe the week with activities that raise awareness about the role of school counselors.

Last updated: 3/3/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution honors school counselors for helping students with academic planning, social-emotional development, and career preparation.
It notes that school counselors assist students dealing with challenges like bullying, mental health issues, peer pressure, and family problems.
The resolution highlights that the current national average of 376 students per counselor exceeds the recommended ratio of 250 students per counselor.
It encourages the public to participate in ceremonies and activities during the designated week to promote awareness of school counselors' work.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution does not create new programs or change existing laws. It primarily affects public awareness by formally recognizing school counselors and their contributions to student development. The resolution may draw attention to the role of counselors in schools and the current shortage of counseling staff nationwide.

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

32, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2025, through February 7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hjres-32

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