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

This resolution designates April 29-May 3, 2024, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week" to recognize over 1 million school-based professionals, including counselors, psychologists, nurses, therapists, and social workers. It symbolically acknowledges their role in supporting student learning, mental health, safety, and academic success through evidence-based practices. The resolution does not create new programs or change funding - it is a non-binding expression of support urging policymakers to raise awareness of these personnel’s contributions. It directly affects the recognized support staff and indirectly encourages broader recognition of their work in schools.