MI SR0094

Recognizes February 2-6, 2026, as School Counseling Week in Michigan, coinciding with the American School Counselor Association's National School Counseling Week designation

Acknowledges school counselors' role in preparing students for college and careers, including encouraging pursuit of STEM fields and providing financial aid guidance

Highlights counselors' support for students facing challenges including peer pressure, bullying, mental health issues, school violence, and problems at home

Notes Michigan's public school student-to-counselor ratio stands at 573-to-1, significantly exceeding the 250-to-1 ratio recommended by ASCA and the National Association for College Admission

Emphasizes school counselors' collaboration with parents, teachers, and community resources to support students' academic, social-emotional, and career development