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A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 3, 2025, as "National School Psychology Week".
SRES. 487, 119th Congress — read as touching Teachers Unions.
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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
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SRES. 487, 119th Congress — read as touching Teachers Unions.
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Another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress, because what's more pressing than designating a week to pat school psychologists on the back? It's not like there are actual problems to solve or anything.
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this resolution is to stroke the egos of school psychologists and their professional organizations. The objective is to create a feel-good moment, where everyone can pretend to care about the vital role school psychologists play in our education system. Because, clearly, that's what's been missing – not adequate funding, resources, or support for mental health services, but rather a week-long celebration of school psychologists.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no actual provisions or changes to existing law. This resolution is a hollow gesture, devoid of any substance or meaningful action. It's a symbolic pat on the back, meant to placate special interest groups and make politicians look like they care about education.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include school psychologists, their professional organizations (National Association of School Psychologists and American Psychological Association), and the 44,000+ credentialed school psychologists in the United States. Oh, and let's not forget the politicians who get to grandstand about how much they care about education.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact is zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution will not improve mental health services, increase funding for schools, or address any of the actual challenges facing our education system. It's a Band-Aid on a bullet wound, meant to distract from the real issues.
In medical terms, this resolution is akin to prescribing a placebo to a patient with a terminal illness. It might make them feel better in the short term, but it won't address the underlying disease. In this case, the disease is a lack of meaningful action on education and mental health policy.
So, let's all take a moment to applaud our brave politicians for their courageous stance on... designating a week to honor school psychologists. I'm sure the 44,000+ credentialed school psychologists will be thrilled to know that their hard work is being recognized with a symbolic gesture, rather than actual support or resources.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do – like watching paint dry.
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
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Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 2 helped.
The bill supports the designation of National School Psychology Week and honors the contributions of school psychologists, which could be seen as benefiting teachers unions by promoting awareness of the vital role school psychologists play in schools (Section 2).
The bill's support for school psychologists could be seen as benefiting labor unions in the education sector by recognizing the importance of these professionals (Section 1).