CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 22Introduced by Assembly Member MuratsuchiJanuary 24, 2025 Relative to National School Counseling Week. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 22, as introduced, Muratsuchi. National School Counseling Week.This measure would recognize February 3, 2025, to February 7, 2025, as National School Counseling Week.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, 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 the appropriate supports, and have the absolute right to an education that meets their needs; and WHEREAS, Childrens mental health and resilience are interconnected with their learning and postsecondary success; and WHEREAS, School counselors provide services and coordinate programs to improve school climate and increase pupils feelings 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 of pupils at risk for mental health and behavioral disorders, and provide counseling services to strengthen pupils prospects for school and life success; and WHEREAS, School counselors address trauma caused by racial injustice and are positioned in school settings to promote equity, healing, and support for all pupils; and WHEREAS, School counselors provide high-quality career education programs from kindergarten through grade 12 that promote the link between learning and future career choices, including career technical education; and WHEREAS, School counselors counsel secondary pupils to satisfy 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, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate programs, by increasing pupils awareness of potential careers associated with 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 for themselves; and WHEREAS, The citizens of California should recognize the vital role that the over 13,000 school counselors play in the social, emotional, career, and academic development of our children; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes February 3, 2025, to February 7, 2025, 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.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 22Introduced by Assembly Member MuratsuchiJanuary 24, 2025 Relative to National School Counseling Week. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 22, as introduced, Muratsuchi. National School Counseling Week.This measure would recognize February 3, 2025, to February 7, 2025, as National School Counseling Week.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Concurrent Resolution
No. 22
Introduced by Assembly Member MuratsuchiJanuary 24, 2025
Introduced by Assembly Member Muratsuchi
January 24, 2025
Relative to National School Counseling Week.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 22, as introduced, Muratsuchi. National School Counseling Week.
This measure would recognize February 3, 2025, to February 7, 2025, as National School Counseling Week.
This measure would recognize February 3, 2025, to February 7, 2025, as National School Counseling Week.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
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 the appropriate supports, and have the absolute right to an education that meets their needs; and
WHEREAS, Childrens mental health and resilience are interconnected with their learning and postsecondary success; and
WHEREAS, School counselors provide services and coordinate programs to improve school climate and increase pupils feelings 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 of pupils at risk for mental health and behavioral disorders, and provide counseling services to strengthen pupils prospects for school and life success; and
WHEREAS, School counselors address trauma caused by racial injustice and are positioned in school settings to promote equity, healing, and support for all pupils; and
WHEREAS, School counselors provide high-quality career education programs from kindergarten through grade 12 that promote the link between learning and future career choices, including career technical education; and
WHEREAS, School counselors counsel secondary pupils to satisfy 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, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate programs, by increasing pupils awareness of potential careers associated with 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 for themselves; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of California should recognize the vital role that the over 13,000 school counselors play in the social, emotional, career, and academic development of our children; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes February 3, 2025, to February 7, 2025, 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.