Expressing support for designation of the week of February 2, 2026, through February 6, 2026, as "National School Counseling Week".
Summary
What This Bill Does
This joint resolution recognizes the contributions of school counselors in elementary and secondary schools and encourages observance of National School Counseling Week from February 2 through February 6, 2026. It does not create a new school-counseling grant, but it gives public recognition to counselors' work in academic planning, mental health support, college and career readiness, and student well-being.
Who Benefits and How
School counselors benefit from congressional recognition of their contributions to student success. Students benefit when the resolution highlights academic, mental health, and career guidance as part of school support. Parents benefit from public attention to counseling services that help students navigate school and postsecondary choices. School districts benefit from a national observance that can support counselor appreciation and recruitment.
Who Bears the Burden and How
School districts must still fund counseling staff and services because the resolution provides recognition rather than money. Counseling departments may face pressure to demonstrate impact during the observance week. State education agencies must decide whether to promote the observance in local schools. Congressional education offices bear follow-up responsibility if counselor shortages remain unresolved.
Key Provisions
- Provides support for designating February 2 through February 6, 2026, as National School Counseling Week.
- Recognizes school counselors' contributions to elementary and secondary students.
- Strengthens public attention to academic, mental health, and career guidance.
- Uses recognition without creating a new federal school counseling grant.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Expresses support for designating February 2 through February 6, 2026, as National School Counseling Week.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Student Services, Commemoration
Primary Purpose
Expresses support for designating February 2 through February 6, 2026, as National School Counseling Week.
Policy Domains
Resolution provisions
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- School counselors
- Students
- Parents
- School districts
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- School districts
- Counseling departments
- State education agencies
- Congressional education offices
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
Stakeholder Effects
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