Texas House Bill HR1503

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Introduced: 4/21/09
• Refer: 4/24/09
• Enrolled: 5/4/09
• Passed: 5/4/09

Caption

Congratulating the counseling team of Sun Ridge Middle School on earning the CREST award.

Impact

By celebrating the accomplishments of the Sun Ridge Middle School counseling team, HR1503 emphasizes the importance of effective counseling programs in Texas schools. Such recognition can encourage other schools to enhance their counseling services and develop similar initiatives that support the holistic development of students. The focus on interpersonal relationships, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills is intended to equip students with essential competencies for future success.

Summary

House Resolution 1503 recognizes the counseling team at Sun Ridge Middle School in El Paso for their outstanding achievements in earning the CREST award from the Texas School Counselor Association. The CREST program, which stands for Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas, is aimed at acknowledging exceptional school counseling programs across the state. The resolution highlights the contributions of team members Zulema Dickerson and Michelle Kramer in promoting students' social and emotional development alongside their academic growth.

Contention

While HR1503 serves as a positive acknowledgment of exemplary school counseling, it does not address specific challenges faced by school counseling programs. Discussions around school resources, the adequacy of counseling staff, and the differentiation of services across varying socioeconomic contexts could be potential areas for contention, albeit not explicitly raised within the resolution itself. The broader implications of such recognitions can stimulate dialogue about the funding and support necessary to sustain high-quality counseling in diverse educational settings.