Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning March 2, 2026, as "School Social Work Week".

House Resolution

H.Res. 1103

119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning March 2, 2026, as "School Social Work Week".

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 4, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Gwen Moore

D - WI

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This resolution proposes recognizing the week of March 2-8, 2026, as 'School Social Work Week' to honor the contributions of school social workers across America. These professionals provide critical mental health support, crisis intervention, and connect students and families with essential resources to help children succeed in school. The designation aims to raise awareness about the vital role school social workers play in student wellbeing and academic achievement.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Introduced3/4/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning March 2, 2026, as "School Social Work Week".

This resolution proposes recognizing the week of March 2-8, 2026, as 'School Social Work Week' to honor the contributions of school social workers across America. These professionals provide critical mental health support, crisis intervention, and connect stud

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This resolution proposes recognizing the week of March 2-8, 2026, as 'School Social Work Week' to honor the contributions of school social workers across America. These professionals provide critical mental health support, crisis intervention, and connect students and families with essential resources to help children succeed in school. The designation aims to raise awareness about the vital role school social workers play in student wellbeing and academic achievement.

Bill Number: 1103
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Title: Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning March 2, 2026, as "School Social Work Week".
Bill Number: 1103
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Summary: This resolution proposes recognizing the week of March 2-8, 2026, as 'School Social Work Week' to honor the contributions of school social workers across America. These professionals provide critical mental health support, crisis intervention, and connect students and families with essential resourc

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution proposes recognizing the week of March 2-8, 2026, as 'School Social Work Week' to honor the contributions of school social workers across America. These professionals provide critical mental health support, crisis intervention, and connect students and families with essential resources to help children succeed in school. The designation aims to raise awareness about the vital role school social workers play in student wellbeing and academic achievement.

Last updated: 3/5/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Recognizes school social workers who provide mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and support services to millions of students nationwide
Highlights the connection between student emotional wellbeing and academic success, especially important as schools address ongoing mental health challenges among youth
Raises public awareness about school social workers' role in addressing issues like bullying, family challenges, trauma, and connecting families to community resources
This is a symbolic resolution that expresses Congressional support but does not provide funding or create new programs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would primarily impact the public recognition and awareness of school social workers' contributions rather than creating direct policy changes. While it doesn't allocate funding or change programs, it could help validate the profession and potentially support advocacy efforts for increased school mental health resources. Students, families, and the approximately 45,000 school social workers nationwide would see increased visibility for these essential services during the designated week.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1103, 119th Congress (2026). "Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning March 2, 2026, as "School Social Work Week".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-1103

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