IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 710 
Expressing support for the designation of ‘‘Community School Coordinators 
Appreciation Week’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 
Ms. CHU (for herself, Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. MENG, and Ms. PINGREE) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Education and Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of ‘‘Community 
School Coordinators Appreciation Week’’. 
Whereas community schools marshal, align, and unite the as-
sets, resources, and capacity of schools and communities 
for the success of students, families, and communities; 
Whereas community schools are an effective, evidence-based 
strategy for school improvement included under section 
4625 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 
1965 (20 U.S.C. 7275), as added by section 4601 of the 
Every Student Succeeds Act (Public Law 114–95; 129 
Stat. 2029); 
Whereas community schools that provide integrated student 
support, including well-designed and expanded learning 
opportunities informed by rigorous community-connected 
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classroom instruction, and practice collaborative leader-
ship promote a culture of belonging, safety, and active 
family and community engagement, leading to positive 
academic and nonacademic outcomes, including improve-
ments in student attendance, behavior, academic achieve-
ment, school readiness, mental and physical health, high 
school graduation rates, school climate, and reduced ra-
cial and economic achievement gaps; 
Whereas community schools have the potential to close eco-
nomic achievement gaps, as indicated in a 2024 report; 
Whereas a 2023 study found that mental health care pro-
vided through community schools addresses disparities 
through school-provided service and shows improved aca-
demic performance and student conduct, including reduc-
ing the number of school suspensions and disciplinary re-
ferrals; 
Whereas a 2022 report found that community schools, and 
the community as a whole, produce a positive impact on 
student attendance, on-time grade progression, and credit 
accumulation for high school students; 
Whereas community schools have a positive impact on meet-
ing students’ basic needs, including nutritional services 
and access to comprehensive health services, as indicated 
in a 2024 report; 
Whereas community schools provide a strong social return on 
investment, with one study citing a social return of be-
tween $10 to $15 for every dollar invested over a 3-year 
period; 
Whereas community school coordinators are essential to 
building successful community schools and creating, 
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strengthening, and maintaining partnerships between 
community schools and their communities; 
Whereas community school coordinators facilitate and provide 
leadership for the collaborative process and development 
of a system that supports opportunities for children, fam-
ilies, and others within a school’s community that allow 
all students to learn and the community to thrive; 
Whereas community school coordinators, through their role, 
deliver a strong monetary return on investment for com-
munity schools and their communities, with 1 study cit-
ing a return of $7.11 for every dollar invested in the sal-
ary of a community school coordinator; and 
Whereas Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week, 
celebrated from September 14 through September 20, 
2025, recognizes, raises awareness of, and celebrates the 
thousands of community school coordinators across the 
country, and the critical role of community school coordi-
nators in the success of students: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses support for the designation of 
‘‘Community 
School 
Coordinators 
Appreciation 
Week’’; 
(2) thanks community school coordinators for 
the work they do to serve students, families, and 
communities; and 
(3) encourages students, parents, school admin-
istrators, and public officials to participate in events 
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that celebrate Community School Coordinators Ap-
preciation Week. 
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