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This resolution expresses support for designating the week of March 2 through March 6, 2026, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week" to highlight the significant impact of social and emotional learning (SEL) on students, educators, and families. SEL involves developing core competencies such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making, which research shows are linked to improved academic performance, better mental and behavioral health, reduced societal costs, and greater overall well-being. The resolution acknowledges that parents overwhelmingly believe SEL is important in schools and recognizes that educators with strong social and emotional skills are less prone to burnout, ultimately advocating for increased access to SEL programs for all students and teachers and encouraging federal agencies to support its advancement.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/624/all-info