[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 896 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 896

    Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on 
       November 11, 2024, as ``National School Psychology Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 19, 2024

  Mr. Padilla (for himself, Mr. Cornyn, and Ms. Smith) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on 
       November 11, 2024, 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 11, 2024, 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 11, 2024, 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.
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