A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 11, 2024, as "National School Psychology Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6639-6640; text: CR S6636)
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AI Government Intelligence™Senate Resolution 896 from the 118th Congress expresses support for designating the week beginning November 11, 2024, as "National School Psychology Week." The resolution was submitted in the Senate and agreed to without amendment by unanimous consent. The bill does not include legislative text or provisions beyond the expression of support for this observance week. It falls under the policy area of Education and aims to recognize the contributions of school psychologists.
S.Res. 896 is a non-binding resolution supporting the recognition of National School Psychology Week in November 2024, passed unanimously in the Senate but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action.
- The resolution designates the week beginning November 11, 2024, as National School Psychology Week.
- It was agreed to in the Senate without amendment and by unanimous consent.
- The resolution is symbolic and does not create binding legal obligations or allocate funding.
['School psychologists', 'Educational institutions', 'Students and families benefiting from school psychological services', 'Organizations promoting school psychology']
['As a non-binding resolution, it does not provide funding or enforceable mandates, limiting practical impact.', 'No implementation mechanisms or oversight provisions are included.', "The resolution's symbolic nature means it relies on voluntary recognition and observance."]
The resolution was introduced and passed in the Senate during the 118th Congress. It reflects a common legislative practice of designating observance weeks to raise awareness about specific professions or issues within the education policy area. The resolution did not advance to become law and is listed as failed or expired.
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['Increased public awareness of the role and importance of school psychologists.', 'Potential encouragement for schools and organizations to hold events or activities during the designated week.', 'Possible influence on future legislative or funding initiatives related to school psychology.']
This resolution is a symbolic expression of support without binding authority or funding. Transparency considerations include the lack of detailed legislative text and the absence of implementation or oversight mechanisms. The resolution's status as failed or expired indicates it did not become law, which limits its formal impact.
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