MI SR0008

Recognizes February 3-7, 2025, as School Counseling Week in Michigan, aligning with the American School Counselor Association's National School Counseling Week designation

Highlights school counselors' role in helping students achieve academic success, prepare for college and careers, and navigate social-emotional challenges including peer pressure, bullying, and mental health issues

Notes Michigan's public school student-to-counselor ratio of 598-to-1, significantly higher than the recommended 250-to-1 ratio set by ASCA and the National Association for College Admission

Acknowledges counselors' work with parents, teachers, and community resources to help students explore potential, set goals, and become productive members of society

Adopted by the Michigan Senate on February 5, 2025