Designating the week of February 2 through 6, 2026, as National School Counseling Week.
Summary
This Senate Resolution designates the week of February 2 through 6, 2026, as "National School Counseling Week." It recognizes the vital role school counselors play in students' academic, social, and emotional development. The resolution aims to raise awareness of the importance of school counselors in preparing students for college, careers, and life.
Expected Effects
The resolution will likely increase public awareness of the contributions of school counselors. It may also encourage schools and communities to support and celebrate their work. However, the resolution itself does not allocate any funding or mandate any specific actions.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of the role of school counselors.
- Potential for increased support for school counseling programs.
- Recognition of the importance of social and emotional development in education.
- Highlighting the need for adequate staffing of school counselors.
- Encouragement for students to seek guidance from school counselors.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution has no direct financial impact or enforcement mechanism.
- It may not lead to concrete changes in school counseling services.
- The resolution is symbolic and may not address the underlying issues of understaffing and underfunding.
- It does not address the root causes of the challenges students face.
- The resolution may be seen as a superficial gesture without meaningful action.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution aligns with the general welfare clause of the Constitution's preamble, which aims to "promote the general Welfare." While education is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, this resolution supports an environment conducive to learning and development, indirectly contributing to the well-being of citizens. The resolution itself does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or provisions.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).