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Supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".

USA119th CongressHRES-1221| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2026
Jahana Hayes

Jahana Hayes

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This House Resolution advocates for the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week." It aims to recognize the over 1,000,000 specialized instructional support personnel, such as school counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, and therapists, who serve students across the United States. These professionals provide crucial school-based prevention and early intervention services, working to reduce barriers to learning and ensure student success. The resolution highlights their role in creating safe, supportive, and conducive learning environments, which are associated with improved academic performance. It commends their efforts in supporting student communication, social skills, physical wellness, and behavioral, emotional, and mental health. Furthermore, the resolution encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to raise awareness of their importance and calls for experts to share best practices to enhance specialized instructional support services.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1063
Supporting the designation of the week of April 25 through April 29, 2022, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-354
Supporting the designation of the week of April 26 through April 30, 2021, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1189
Supporting the designation of the week of April 29 through May 3, 2024, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-331
Supporting the designation of the week of April 24 through April 28, 2023, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
Apr 27, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-687
Submitted in Senate
Apr 28, 2026
Submitted in House
Apr 28, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1063
    Supporting the designation of the week of April 25 through April 29, 2022, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-354
    Supporting the designation of the week of April 26 through April 30, 2021, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1189
    Supporting the designation of the week of April 29 through May 3, 2024, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-331
    Supporting the designation of the week of April 24 through April 28, 2023, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".


  • April 27, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-687
    Submitted in Senate


  • April 28, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • April 28, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".

USA119th CongressHRES-1221| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2026
This House Resolution advocates for the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week." It aims to recognize the over 1,000,000 specialized instructional support personnel, such as school counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, and therapists, who serve students across the United States. These professionals provide crucial school-based prevention and early intervention services, working to reduce barriers to learning and ensure student success. The resolution highlights their role in creating safe, supportive, and conducive learning environments, which are associated with improved academic performance. It commends their efforts in supporting student communication, social skills, physical wellness, and behavioral, emotional, and mental health. Furthermore, the resolution encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to raise awareness of their importance and calls for experts to share best practices to enhance specialized instructional support services.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1063
Supporting the designation of the week of April 25 through April 29, 2022, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-354
Supporting the designation of the week of April 26 through April 30, 2021, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1189
Supporting the designation of the week of April 29 through May 3, 2024, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-331
Supporting the designation of the week of April 24 through April 28, 2023, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
Apr 27, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-687
Submitted in Senate
Apr 28, 2026
Submitted in House
Apr 28, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1063
    Supporting the designation of the week of April 25 through April 29, 2022, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-354
    Supporting the designation of the week of April 26 through April 30, 2021, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1189
    Supporting the designation of the week of April 29 through May 3, 2024, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-331
    Supporting the designation of the week of April 24 through April 28, 2023, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".


  • April 27, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-687
    Submitted in Senate


  • April 28, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • April 28, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jahana Hayes

Jahana Hayes

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted