S.Res. 683Senate118th Congress (2023-2025)Passed Congress

A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 29 through May 3, 2024, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".

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The Senate resolution supports designating the week of April 29 through May 3, 2024 as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week. It recognizes more than one million school counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, and other support staff who help students succeed. The resolution also urges policymakers and experts to raise awareness of these personnel’s role in education, mental health, and community safety.

Key Provisions

Designates April 29‑May 3, 2024 as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week.
Commends specialized instructional support personnel and the organizations that support them.
Encourages federal, state, and local policymakers to raise awareness of the importance of these personnel in schools.
Recognizes their contributions to student mental health, drug‑use prevention, and overall community safety.
Calls on experts to share best practices so others can replicate successful approaches.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3667; text: CR S3660-3661)

May 9, 2024

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May 9, 2024

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3667; text: CR S3660-3661)

May 9, 2024

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Sen. Charles E. SchumerD-NY · May 9, 2024

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 683, submitted earlier today. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed…

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Agreed to SenateIssued May 9, 2024

III

118th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 683

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 9, 2024

Ms. Hassan (for herself, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Kaine, and Ms. Collins) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Supporting the designation of the week of April 29 through May 3, 2024, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week.

Whereas there are more than 1,000,000 specialized instructional support personnel serving the schools and students of the United States, including—

(1)

school counselors;

(2)

school social workers;

(3)

school psychologists; and

(4)

other qualified professional personnel, such as—

(A)

school nurses;

(B)

psychologists;

(C)

social workers;

(D)

occupational therapists;

(E)

physical therapists;

(F)

art therapists;

(G)

dance and movement therapists;

(H)

music therapists;

(I)

speech-language pathologists; and

(J)

audiologists;

Whereas specialized instructional support personnel provide school-based prevention and early intervention services to reduce barriers to learning;

Whereas specialized instructional support personnel work with teachers, school leaders, and parents to ensure that all students are successful in school;

Whereas specialized instructional support personnel encourage multidisciplinary collaboration to promote student and school success;

Whereas specialized instructional support personnel provide educational, social, emotional, and behavioral interventions and activities that support—

(1)

student learning; and

(2)

teaching;

Whereas specialized instructional support personnel help to create environments that are safe, supportive, and conducive to learning;

Whereas safe and supportive school environments are associated with improved academic performance;

Whereas specialized instructional support personnel support—

(1)

student communication;

(2)

the development of social skills by students;

(3)

the physical wellness of students;

(4)

the physical development of students; and

(5)

the behavioral, emotional, and mental health of students; and

Whereas specialized instructional support personnel serve all students who struggle with barriers to learning: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

supports the designation of April 29 through May 3, 2024, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week;

(2)

recognizes that specialized instructional support personnel implement evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes;

(3)

commends—

(A)

those individuals who work as specialized instructional support personnel; and

(B)

the individuals and organizations that support the efforts made by specialized instructional support personnel to promote and improve the availability of specialized instructional support services;

(4)

encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together to raise awareness of the importance of specialized instructional support personnel in school climate and education efforts;

(5)

recognizes the important role of specialized instructional support personnel in efforts to improve mental health, reduce drug use, and improve overall community safety for students; and

(6)

encourages experts to share best practices so that others can replicate the success of those experts.