H.J.Res. 148

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 148 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. J. RES. 148

Expressing support for designation of the week of February 2, 2026, 
through February 6, 2026, as ``National School Counseling Week''.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 2, 2026

Ms. Sanchez (for herself, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Evans 
of Pennsylvania, Ms. Elfreth, and Mr. Smith of Washington) submitted 
the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Education and Workforce

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JOINT RESOLUTION

Expressing support for designation of the week of February 2, 2026, 
through February 6, 2026, as ``National School Counseling Week''.

Whereas the American School Counselor Association has designated the week of 
February 2, 2026, through February 6, 2026, as ``National School 
Counseling Week'';
Whereas school counselors have long advocated that the education system of the 
United States must provide equitable opportunities for all students;
Whereas school counselors have long emphasized the importance of personal and 
social development in contributing to academic achievement;
Whereas school counselors help develop well-rounded students by guiding them 
through their academic, social-emotional, and career development;
Whereas school counselors play a vital role in ensuring that students are 
college and career ready and aware of financial aid and college 
opportunities;
Whereas school counselors may encourage students to pursue challenging academic 
courses to prepare them for college majors and careers in the science, 
technology, engineering, and mathematics fields;
Whereas school counselors provide support for students whose family members have 
been deployed to conflicts overseas;
Whereas school counselors help students cope with serious and common challenges 
of growing up, including peer pressure, bullying, mental health issues, 
school violence, disciplinary problems, and problems in the home;
Whereas school counselors are also instrumental in helping students, teachers, 
and parents cope with trauma and community and national tragedies;
Whereas school counselors are among the few professionals in a school building 
that are trained in both education and social and emotional development;
Whereas, despite the important contributions of school counselors to student 
success, counseling positions are not always protected when local 
budgets are cut, especially in tough economic times;
Whereas the average student-to-counselor ratio in the Nation's public schools, 
376-to-1, far exceeds the 250-to-1 ratio recommended by the American 
School Counselor Association, the National Association for College 
Admission Counseling, and other organizations;
Whereas the celebration of ``National School Counseling Week'' would increase 
awareness of the important and necessary role school counselors play in 
the lives of students in the United States; and
Whereas the week of February 2, 2026, through February 6, 2026, would be an 
appropriate week to designate as ``National School Counseling Week'': 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress--
(1) honors and recognizes the contributions of school 
counselors to the success of students in the Nation's 
elementary and secondary schools; and
(2) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
``National School Counseling Week'' with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role 
school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling 
lives as contributing members of society.
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