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SRES 107

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of March 3 through March 7, 2025, 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 8 co-sponsors

Designates National Social and Emotional Learning Week (Mar 3-7, 2025) to promote SEL in schools and urges federal agencies to advance SEL, with no new funding.

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Bill Summary · SRES 107

Summary of SRES 107: National Social and Emotional Learning Week

Overview

SRES 107 is a Senate resolution introduced on March 5, 2025, to designate a National Social and Emotional Learning Week. Specifically, it designates March 3 through March 7, 2025, as National Social and Emotional Learning Week and expresses support for the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) in students’ academic success and overall well-being.

Purpose and Intent

  • Declares support for recognizing a dedicated week to promote social and emotional learning.
  • Emphasizes the role of SEL in promoting academic achievement, mental and behavioral health, and future career success for students.
  • Supports expanding access to SEL for every student and teacher.
  • Encourages the public and federal policymakers to identify opportunities within Federal agencies to advance SEL efforts that support the academic success and well-being of students, families, educators, and communities.

Key Provisions

The introduced text outlines four main points:
1. Support the designation of National Social and Emotional Learning Week.
2. Recognize SEL’s role in promoting academic achievement, mental/behavioral health, and future career success for students.
3. Express support for expanding access to SEL for each student and teacher.
4. Encourage federal agencies to identify opportunities to advance SEL to support students, parents, educators, and communities.

As a resolution, the bill does not create new law or authorize funding; rather, it expresses congressional support and intent.

Who Is Affected

  • Students, educators, and families are the primary focus, with emphasis on expanding access to SEL in schools and communities.
  • Federal agencies are encouraged to consider opportunities to advance SEL, potentially influencing policy discussions and program alignment.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: March 5, 2025.
  • Referred to: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP).
  • Text reference: The introduced version is noted as “text: CR S1583.”
  • Status: Introduced in the Senate; status indicates a non-binding designation and exploratory advocacy rather than enforceable policy.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Richard J. Durbin.
  • Notable cosponsors include: Angus S. King, Timothy M. Kaine, Andy Kim, Bernie Sanders, Tammy Duckworth, Cory Booker, Richard Blumenthal, and Chris Van Hollen.

Potential Impact

  • Signaling effect: Signals strong congressional backing for SEL and could influence education policy discussions.
  • Policy shaping: May encourage federal agency consideration of SEL-related opportunities, programs, or funding in future legislative or administrative actions.
  • No fiscal impact declared in the text of the resolution; as a non-binding measure, it does not by itself authorize spending or new programs.

This summary captures the bill’s intent, provisions, affected parties, and procedural context in a concise, accessible format.

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

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