Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning March 2, 2026, as "School Social Work Week".

Recognizing school social workers' crucial role in student mental health and academic success. This resolution would designate the week beginning March 2, 2026, as "School Social Work Week" and honor school social workers for assessment, interventions, counseling, family outreach, and community referrals. It highlights their work with students facing disability, poverty, discrimination, abuse, neglect, mental illness, homelessness, bullying, and other barriers to learning. The text notes that nearly 1 in 5 children ages 3 to 17 (21 percent) have a diagnosed mental, emotional, or behavioral condition and that 1 in 5 children report unmet mental healthcare needs. It encourages communities to observe the week with ceremonies and activities that raise awareness of school social workers' role in helping students prepare for productive futures.