Bills of Congress by U.S. Congress

Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 3, 2025, as National School Psychology Week.

Summary

Senate Resolution 487 expresses support for designating the week beginning November 3, 2025, as "National School Psychology Week." The resolution highlights the vital role school psychologists play in supporting students' mental health and academic success. It recognizes their contributions to creating safe and supportive learning environments.

Expected Effects

If passed, the resolution would formally recognize the importance of school psychologists. This recognition could lead to increased awareness of their services and potentially greater investment in school psychology programs. Ultimately, this aims to improve student well-being and academic outcomes.

Potential Benefits

  • Increased awareness of the role of school psychologists.
  • Potential for greater investment in school psychology programs.
  • Improved student mental health and academic outcomes.
  • Recognition of the importance of supportive learning environments.
  • Promotion of collaboration between parents, educators, and community resources.

Potential Disadvantages

  • The resolution itself has no direct legal or financial impact.
  • It relies on voluntary observance and awareness campaigns.
  • Potential for the designation to be symbolic without concrete action.
  • Limited impact if schools lack resources to support school psychology programs.
  • The resolution does not address systemic issues affecting student mental health.

Constitutional Alignment

The resolution aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of promoting the general welfare, as outlined in the Preamble. While education is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, this resolution supports an environment conducive to learning and development. It does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.

Impact Assessment: Things You Care About

This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).