HRES 1221
Supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
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Bill overview
This resolution aims to recognize and appreciate the vital role of specialized instructional support personnel in schools across the United States. It proposes designating the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week. The resolution highlights the diverse roles these professionals play in supporting student learning, well-being, and overall school success.
Key provisions
- Designates the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week.
- Recognizes the contributions of school counselors, social workers, psychologists, and other support staff.
- Commends individuals and organizations supporting specialized instructional support personnel.
- Encourages policymakers to raise awareness of these personnel's importance.
- Recognizes the role in improving student mental health and community safety.
- Encourages the sharing of best practices related to specialized instructional support.
Who is affected
- School counselors
- School social workers
- School psychologists
- Students
- Educators
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated week to recognize specialized instructional support personnel.
- Highlights the diverse range of professionals included within this category.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. RES. 1221
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, 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—
school counselors;
school social workers;
school psychologists; and
other qualified professional personnel, such as—
school nurses;
psychologists;
social workers;
occupational therapists;
physical therapists;
art therapists;
dance/movement therapists;
music therapists;
speech-language pathologists; and
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—
student learning; and
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—
student communication;
the development of social skills by students;
the physical wellness of students;
the physical development of students; and
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 House of Representatives—
supports the designation of National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week
;
recognizes that specialized instructional support personnel implement evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes;
commends—
those individuals who work as specialized instructional support personnel; and
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;
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;
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