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US HJR148

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Sanchez

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Designates February 2-6, 2026 as "National School Counseling Week," aligning with the American School Counselor Association's designated week

  • Honors school counselors' contributions to student success in elementary and secondary schools, including academic, social-emotional, and career development guidance

  • Encourages Americans to observe the week with ceremonies and activities promoting awareness of school counselors' roles

  • Notes the national student-to-counselor ratio of 376-to-1 exceeds the recommended 250-to-1 ratio

  • Recognizes school counselors help students cope with challenges including peer pressure, bullying, mental health issues, school violence, and family deployment to overseas conflicts

Legislative Description

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

Education

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Education and Workforce2/2/2026

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