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This resolution designates the week of February 3 through 7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week" to recognize the critical role school counselors play in supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development. The resolution highlights that school counselors help students navigate complex challenges such as peer pressure, bullying, mental health issues, and school violence, while also guiding them through academic learning and career exploration. It acknowledges that the current national average of 376 students per counselor far exceeds the recommended ratio of 250 to 1, and notes that counselor positions are often misunderstood and vulnerable to budget cuts. The resolution aims to increase public awareness of school counselors' essential work by encouraging people across the United States to observe the week with ceremonies and activities that showcase how these professionals help prepare students to become contributing members of society.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/50/all-info