[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 178 (Thursday, November 17, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6783-S6784]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 843--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF THE 
  WEEK BEGINNING ON NOVEMBER 7, 2022 AS ``NATIONAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 
                                 WEEK''

  Mr. PADILLA (for himself, Mr. Cassidy, and Ms. Smith) submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 843

       Whereas all children and youth learn best when they are 
     healthy, supported, and receive an education that meets their 
     individual needs;
       Whereas schools can more effectively ensure that all 
     students are ready and able to learn if schools meet all the 
     needs of each student;

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       Whereas learning and development are directly linked to the 
     mental health of children, and a supportive learning 
     environment is an optimal place to promote mental health;
       Whereas sound psychological principles are critical to 
     proper instruction and learning, social and emotional 
     development, prevention and early intervention, and support 
     for a culturally diverse student population;
       Whereas school psychologists are specially trained to 
     deliver mental health services and academic support that 
     lower barriers to learning and allow teachers to teach more 
     effectively;
       Whereas school psychologists facilitate collaboration that 
     helps parents and educators to identify and reduce risk 
     factors, promote protective factors, create safe schools, and 
     access community resources;
       Whereas school psychologists are trained to assess barriers 
     to learning, utilize data-based decision making, implement 
     research-driven prevention and intervention strategies, 
     evaluate outcomes, and improve accountability;
       Whereas State educational agencies and other State entities 
     credential more than 35,000 school psychologists who practice 
     in schools in the United States as key professionals that 
     promote the learning and mental health of all children;
       Whereas professional organizations, such as the National 
     Association of School Psychologists and the American 
     Psychological Association, help establish standards for the 
     training and practice of school psychologists;
       Whereas the people of the United States should recognize 
     the vital role school psychologists play in the personal and 
     academic development of children in the United States; and
       Whereas the week beginning on November 7, 2022 would be an 
     appropriate week to designate as National School Psychology 
     Week: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) supports the designation of National School Psychology 
     Week;
       (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of school 
     psychologists to the success of students in schools across 
     the United States; and
       (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
     the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that 
     promote awareness of the vital role school psychologists play 
     in schools, in the community, and in helping students develop 
     into successful and productive members of society.

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