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A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 3, 2025, as "National School Psychology Week".

Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 3, 2025, as ``National School Psychology Week''.

Introduced Nov 6, 2025

Latest action (Nov 6, 2025) Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Referred to
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Issues
Education

Summary

This Senate resolution expresses support for designating the week of November 3, 2025, as "National School Psychology Week." The resolution honors the contributions of school psychologists, who work in schools to provide mental health services and academic support to students. It recognizes that school psychologists help create safe learning environments and assist in identifying student needs. The resolution encourages the public to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the role school psychologists play in student development and success.

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2 cosponsors

Actions (2)
  1. Nov 6, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. · senate
  2. Nov 6, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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  • HRES 857 — Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 3, 2025, as "National School Psychology Week". · Introduced Nov 4, 2025 · Cong. 119 91%
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  • SRES 596 — A resolution designating the week of February 2 through 6, 2026, as "National School Counseling Week". · Passed Senate Feb 4, 2026 · Cong. 119 79%
  • SRES 587 — A resolution designating the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as "National School Choice Week". · Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · Cong. 119 77%
  • SRES 687 — A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week". · Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · Cong. 119 77%
  • SRES 50 — A resolution designating the week of February 3 through 7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week". · Passed Senate Jan 30, 2025 · Cong. 119 77%

Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

November 6, 2025

Mr. Padilla (for himself, Mr. Cornyn, and Ms. Smith) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 3, 2025, as “National School Psychology Week”.

Whereas all children and youth learn best when they are healthy, supported, and receive an education that meets their individual needs; Whereas schools can more effectively ensure that all students are ready and able to learn if schools meet all the needs of each student; Whereas learning and development are directly linked to the mental health of children, and a supportive learning environment is an optimal place to promote mental health; Whereas sound psychological principles are critical to proper instruction and learning, social and emotional development, prevention and early intervention, and support for a culturally diverse student population; Whereas school psychologists are specially trained to deliver academic support and mental health services that lower barriers to learning and allow teachers to teach more effectively; Whereas school psychologists facilitate collaboration that helps parents and educators to identify and reduce risk factors, promote protective factors, create safe schools, and access community resources; Whereas school psychologists are trained to assess barriers to learning, utilize data-based decisionmaking, implement research-driven prevention and intervention strategies, evaluate outcomes, and improve accountability; Whereas State educational agencies and other State entities credential more than 44,000 school psychologists who practice in schools in the United States as key professionals that promote the learning and mental health of all children; Whereas professional organizations, such as the National Association of School Psychologists and the American Psychological Association, help establish standards for the training and practice of school psychologists; Whereas the people of the United States should recognize the vital role school psychologists play in the personal and academic development of children in the United States; and Whereas the week beginning on November 3, 2025, would be an appropriate week to designate as “National School Psychology Week”: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate—

(1) supports the designation of the week beginning on November 3, 2025, as “National School Psychology Week”;

(2) honors and recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across the United States; and

(3) encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the vital role school psychologists play in schools, in the community, and in helping students develop into successful and productive members of society. <all>

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