SRES 386119th CongressIntroduced

A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".

Introduced: Sep 15, 2025

Education

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This Senate resolution designates September 14–20, 2025 as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week. It recognizes the essential role of community school coordinators in building partnerships among schools, families, and the broader community to support students’ success. The resolution highlights the evidence-based benefits of community schools—such as improved attendance, behavior, academic achievement, school readiness, student health, and reduced achievement gaps—and references studies noting positive outcomes and even return on investment. While the text emphasizes the importance of coordinators and community schools, the resolution is ceremonial and does not create new programs or funding or alter existing law.

Key Points

1Designation: The Senate designates September 14–20, 2025 as “Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.”
2Purpose: To thank and recognize community school coordinators for their work supporting students, families, and communities, and to raise awareness of their impact.
3Encouragement: The resolution urges students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in events that celebrate the week.
4Context and rationale: It cites that community schools, with integrated supports and strong community partnerships, have positive outcomes in attendance, behavior, academics, health, school climate, and closing gaps.
5Non-binding nature: As a Senate resolution, it is a ceremonial designation and does not create new statutory obligations or funding.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Community School Coordinators and the students and families they serve, along with the schools and districts that implement community schools.Secondary group/area affected: Local and state officials, school administrators, educators, and community partners involved in community school initiatives.Additional impacts: Increases public awareness and recognition of the role of coordinators; may influence advocacy, support, and collaboration around community school efforts, though it does not by itself authorize funding or policy changes.

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