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SRES 624

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of March 2 through March 6, 2026, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week" to recognize the critical role social and emotional learning plays in supporting the academic success and overall well-being of students, educators, and families.

119th Congress Introduced by Richard Blumenthal and 7 co-sponsors

Senate resolution designates March 2-6, 2026, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week" to recognize SEL's role in student success and well-being.

Submitted in Senate
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Bill Summary · SRES 624

Legislative bill overview

Senate Resolution 624 is a symbolic resolution that designates March 2-6, 2026, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week." The resolution expresses congressional support for recognizing social and emotional learning (SEL) as important to student academic success and well-being. As a resolution rather than legislation, it carries no binding force or funding implications.

Why is this important

Social and emotional learning has become increasingly central to education policy debates, with supporters arguing SEL programs improve mental health, reduce behavioral problems, and enhance academic outcomes. The designation provides visibility to this educational approach and reflects growing bipartisan concern about student mental health and holistic development. However, it also signals where congressional focus lies amid broader education policy discussions.

Potential points of contention

  • Curriculum control concerns: Critics worry SEL represents federal overreach into local education decisions, arguing schools and families—not Washington—should determine curriculum priorities
  • Definition and implementation ambiguity: "Social and emotional learning" lacks a universally agreed definition, making it unclear what practices the week actually endorses or promotes
  • Partisan education battles: SEL has become politically polarized, with some viewing it as legitimate child development support and others seeing it as ideological indoctrination or therapeutic overreach into academic spaces

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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