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SR 663

National School Counseling Week; recognize the week of February 2-6, 2026

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tonya Anderson and 15 co-sponsors

Georgia recognizes February 2-6, 2026 as National School Counseling Week to honor school counselors' contributions to student success.

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Bill Summary · SR 663

Legislative bill overview

SR 663 is a symbolic resolution that recognizes the week of February 2-6, 2026 as National School Counseling Week in Georgia. The resolution honors school counselors and raises awareness of their role in student development and education.

Why is this important

School counseling awareness initiatives can help elevate the profession's visibility and potentially influence future education policy discussions. Recognition resolutions may contribute to broader conversations about counselor-to-student ratios, funding, and mental health support in schools.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive action: This resolution carries no fiscal impact or binding policy changes; critics may view it as performative while substantive counseling issues (funding, staffing ratios, workload) remain unaddressed
  • Timing and scope: The resolution applies only to a specific week, which some may argue provides limited ongoing attention to systemic counseling challenges
  • Resource allocation questions: If used to justify inaction on counselor shortage or mental health needs, symbolic recognition could be seen as insufficient substitute for concrete policy measures

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

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