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118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 896 

Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 

11, 2024, as ‘‘National School Psychology Week’’. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 

Mr. PADILLA (for himself, Mr. CORNYN, and Ms. SMITH) submitted the 

following resolution; which was considered and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning 

on November 11, 2024, as ‘‘National School Psychology 

Week’’. 

Whereas all children and youth learn best when they are 

healthy, supported, and receive an education that meets 

their individual needs; 

Whereas schools can more effectively ensure that all students 

are ready and able to learn if schools meet all the needs 

of each student; 

Whereas learning and development are directly linked to the 

mental health of children, and a supportive learning environment is an optimal place to promote mental health; 

Whereas sound psychological principles are critical to proper 

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ment, prevention and early intervention, and support for 

a culturally diverse student population; 

Whereas school psychologists are specially trained to deliver 

academic support and mental health services that lower 

barriers to learning and allow teachers to teach more effectively; 

Whereas school psychologists facilitate collaboration that 

helps parents and educators to identify and reduce risk 

factors, promote protective factors, create safe schools, 

and access community resources; 

Whereas school psychologists are trained to assess barriers to 

learning, utilize data-based decisionmaking, implement 

research-driven prevention and intervention strategies, 

evaluate outcomes, and improve accountability; 

Whereas State educational agencies and other State entities 

credential more than 44,000 school psychologists who 

practice in schools in the United States as key professionals that promote the learning and mental health of all 

children; 

Whereas professional organizations, such as the National Association of School Psychologists and the American Psychological Association, help establish standards for the 

training and practice of school psychologists; 

Whereas the people of the United States should recognize the 

vital role school psychologists play in the personal and 

academic development of children in the United States; 

and 

Whereas the week beginning on November 11, 2024, would 

be an appropriate week to designate as ‘‘National School 

Psychology Week’’: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 


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1 (1) supports the designation of the week begin2 ning on November 11, 2024, as ‘‘National School 

3 Psychology Week’’; 

4 (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of 

5 school psychologists to the success of students in 

6 schools across the United States; and 

7 (3) encourages the people of the United States 

8 to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and 

9 activities that promote awareness of the vital role 

10 school psychologists play in schools, in the commu11 nity, and in helping students develop into successful 

12 and productive members of society. 

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