Bill > SR0094

This resolution, adopted by the Senate, officially recognizes February 2-6, 2026, as School Counseling Week, aligning with the American School Counselor Association's (ASCA) designation of National School Counseling Week. The resolution highlights the crucial role school counselors play in supporting students' academic success, encouraging them to pursue challenging courses, and preparing them for college and careers by assisting with postsecondary options, financial aid, and social-emotional development. It emphasizes that counselors help students explore their strengths, cope with common challenges of adolescence, and work with families and educators to set goals and utilize community resources, ultimately contributing to students becoming productive members of society. The resolution also implicitly points to the need for more counselors by noting the significantly higher student-to-counselor ratio in Michigan's public schools compared to ASCA's recommended ratio.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SR-0094