Education (School Safety)

HR 4728 codifies Executive Order 14280, which establishes school discipline policies focused on common sense approaches. This bill turns the existing executive order into law, giving it the force of statute. It directly affects public K-12 schools, requiring them to implement these specific discipline policies. The key mechanism is converting the executive order into binding federal law without altering the policy content.

This Senate resolution expresses strong support for public K-12 schools and condemns any efforts to defund public education or dismantle the Department of Education. It highlights the federal government’s critical role in providing equitable funding - particularly for students in underserved communities, including those with disabilities, from low-income families, and in rural areas - and opposes diverting funds to private schools. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but formally states the Senate’s position on protecting public education funding and oversight.

This symbolic resolution (HRES 857) designates the week beginning November 3, 2025, as "National School Psychology Week" to honor school psychologists. It does not create new laws or allocate funds; instead, it expresses congressional support for recognizing these professionals' roles in student mental health, academic support, and school safety. The resolution encourages public observance through ceremonies and activities highlighting how school psychologists help students succeed. It directly affects no individuals or entities through policy changes, serving solely as a formal acknowledgment of school psychologists' contributions.