Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning March 5, 2024, as "School Social Work Week".
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Resolution 1059 from the 118th Congress expresses support for designating the week beginning March 5, 2024, as "School Social Work Week." The resolution aims to recognize and highlight the contributions of school social workers in educational settings. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No additional text or summary details are provided in the official sources.
H.Res. 1059 sought to officially recognize a week to honor school social workers but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.
- The resolution designates the week starting March 5, 2024, as "School Social Work Week."
- It is a non-binding expression of support rather than a law imposing requirements or funding.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce but did not progress further.
['School social workers', 'Educational institutions employing social workers', 'Students and families served by school social workers', 'Professional organizations related to social work and education']
['As a non-binding resolution, it does not allocate funding or mandate actions, limiting direct policy impact.', 'The lack of further legislative action means no formal recognition was established.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are included.']
The resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. It aligns with broader efforts to recognize professional roles in education but did not receive further consideration before expiring.
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['Raising awareness of the role of school social workers may support future policy discussions or funding initiatives related to school social work.', 'Recognition weeks can enhance professional morale and public understanding of social work in schools.']
The bill is a simple resolution without binding legal effect or funding. Transparency considerations are minimal due to the lack of substantive policy or budgetary provisions. The failure to advance beyond committee limits oversight opportunities.
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