Bill > SR0008

This resolution recognizes February 3-7, 2025, as School Counseling Week, highlighting the critical role school counselors play in students' academic, social, and emotional development. The resolution, supported by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), emphasizes how counselors help students explore their potential, set realistic goals, prepare for college and careers, and navigate challenges like peer pressure, bullying, and mental health issues. The document notes that Michigan currently has a student-to-counselor ratio of 598-to-1, which is significantly higher than the recommended 250-to-1 ratio, and aims to increase awareness about the important work of school counselors in supporting students' comprehensive development. By recognizing this week, the resolution seeks to highlight counselors' contributions to helping students become productive members of society and their crucial role in guiding academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and career exploration.