# 119-sres-687: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".

119-sres-687, A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH); status introduced (as of 2026-05-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-687
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-27
- Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-15

## Summary

**Would designate April 27 through May 1, 2026, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week.** It would honor more than 1,000,000 specialized instructional support personnel — including school counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, school nurses, occupational and physical therapists, art and music therapists, speech‑language pathologists, and audiologists — and recognize their roles in prevention, early intervention, student mental health, reducing drug use, and improving school safety and academic climate. The resolution also commends these professionals, urges policymakers to raise awareness, and encourages sharing evidence‑based practices to expand access to their services.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-5321: HCBS Access Act
- 119-s-2295: Child Care for Working Families Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-687 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/687)

## Related
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-5321: HCBS Access Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5321)
- [119-s-2295: Child Care for Working Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2295)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-687 (as of 2026-05-15).