Georgia CommonsSR 663: National School Counseling Week; recognize the week of February 2-6, 2026
Last action February 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 2-6, 2026 as National School Counseling Week, honoring the work of school counselors in the state's public and private schools.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It formally recognizes the week of February 2-6, 2026 as National School Counseling Week and praises the role school counselors play in helping students succeed academically, personally, and socially. The resolution lists reasons for the recognition, including that counselors help students explore their interests and abilities, work with parents and teachers to support student growth, and connect schools with community resources. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Georgia School Counselor Association.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes the week of February 2-6, 2026 as National School Counseling Week in Georgia.
- States the Senate's appreciation for school counselors' role in student development, career planning, and personal growth.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia School Counselor Association.
- Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a symbolic statement rather than a change to Georgia law.
Who it affects
School counselors working in Georgia's public and private schools, the Georgia School Counselor Association, and by extension the students, parents, and teachers who work with school counselors on educational and personal development.
Why it matters
The resolution does not change any law, funding, or school policy. Its main real-world effect is symbolic: it publicly acknowledges school counselors' work and provides them a formal record of recognition from the Georgia Senate.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the role of school counselors in helping students with academic, career, and personal development.
- The resolved clause designates February 2-6, 2026 as National School Counseling Week in Georgia.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia School Counselor Association.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize the week of February 2-6, 2026, as National School Counseling Week.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
Topics
- school counselors
- education
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia Senate