Current Status:

Passed

(2026-03-19: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 16, Statutes of 2026.)

Introduced

In Committee

Awaiting First Chamber Vote

Passed First Chamber

In Committee

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Passed Second Chamber

Enacted

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This measure would recognize February 2, 2026, to February 6, 2026, inclusive, as National School Counseling Week.

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WHEREAS, School counselors are a vital part of the education system and play a significant role in ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to be successful in school and in life; and

WHEREAS, Annually, the nation sets aside the first week in February to recognize the unique contributions of school counselors with the 2026 theme being School Counselors Amplify Student Success; and

WHEREAS, California school counselors are employed in public and private schools to help pupils reach their full potential; and

WHEREAS, All children and youth can learn with appropriate supports and have the fundamental right to an education that meets their individual needs; and

WHEREAS, Childrens mental health and resilience are closely interconnected with their learning and postsecondary success; and

WHEREAS, School counselors provide services and coordinate programs that improve school climate and increase pupils sense of connectedness within the school setting; and

WHEREAS, School counselors deliver a range of services to reduce mental health stigma, identify risk factors and warning signs for pupils at risk of mental health and behavioral disorders, and provide counseling services that strengthen pupils prospects for success in school and life; and

WHEREAS, School counselors address trauma caused by racial injustice, economic inequity, discrimination based on disability, gender, sexual orientation, immigration status, and other systemic and societal injustices, and are uniquely positioned within school settings to promote equity, healing, and support for all pupils; and

WHEREAS, School counselors provide high-quality career education programs from transitional kindergarten through grade 12 that promote the connection between learning and future career choices, including career technical education; and

WHEREAS, School counselors advise secondary pupils on satisfying the AG curricular requirements for college admissions and encourage participation in college preparation programs, including, but not limited to, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Early College, and International Baccalaureate programs by increasing pupils awareness of careers aligned with their interests and talents so they may become productive members of society; and

WHEREAS, California school counselors support and consult with parents, teachers, and other educators to help youth explore their potential and set realistic goals; and

WHEREAS, The citizens of California should recognize the vital role that more than 13,500 school counselors play in the academic, career, social, and emotional development of the states children; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes February 2, 2026, to February 6, 2026, inclusive, as National School Counseling Week; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.