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

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 386 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 386

  Designating the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as 
          ``Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 15, 2025

 Mr. Van Hollen (for himself, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Sanders, and 
Mr. Heinrich) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                     the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Designating the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as 
          ``Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week''.

Whereas community schools marshal, align, and unite the assets, resources, and 
        capacity of schools and communities for the success of students, 
        families, and communities;
Whereas community schools are an effective, evidence-based strategy for school 
        improvement included under section 4625 of the Elementary and Secondary 
        Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7275), as added by section 4601 of the 
        Every Student Succeeds Act (Public Law 114-95; 129 Stat. 2029);
Whereas community schools that provide integrated student support, provide well-
        designed and expanded learning opportunities informed by rigorous 
        community-connected classroom instruction, promote a culture of 
        belonging and safety, have active family and community engagement, and 
        use collaborative leadership and practices have positive academic and 
        nonacademic outcomes, including improvements in student attendance, 
        student behavior, academic achievement, school readiness, student mental 
        and physical health, high school graduation rates, school climate, and 
        reducing racial and economic achievement gaps;
Whereas community schools have the potential to close economic achievement gaps, 
        as indicated in a 2024 report;
Whereas a 2023 study found that mental health care provided through community 
        schools addresses disparities in school-provided service and improved 
        academic performance and student conduct, including reducing the number 
        of school suspensions and disciplinary referrals;
Whereas a 2022 report found that community schools and the community as a whole 
        produce a positive impact on student attendance, on-time grade 
        progression, and credit accumulation for high school students;
Whereas community schools have a positive impact on meeting the basic needs of 
        students, including nutritional services and access to comprehensive 
        health services, as indicated in a 2024 report;
Whereas community schools provide a strong social return on investment, with 1 
        study reporting a social return of $10 to $15 for every dollar invested 
        over a 3-year period;
Whereas community school coordinators are essential to building successful 
        community schools and creating, strengthening, and maintaining 
        partnerships between community schools and their communities;
Whereas community school coordinators facilitate and provide leadership for the 
        collaborative process and development of a system of supports and 
        opportunities for children, families, and others within the community 
        that allows all students to learn and the community to thrive;
Whereas community school coordinators, through their role, deliver a strong 
        monetary return on investment for community schools and their 
        communities, with 1 study reporting a return of $7.11 for every dollar 
        invested in the salary of a community school coordinator; and
Whereas Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week, celebrated from 
        September 14 through September 20, 2025, recognizes, raises awareness 
        of, and celebrates the thousands of community school coordinators across 
        the country and the critical role of community school coordinators in 
        the success of students: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates the week of September 14 through September 
        20, 2025, as ``Community School Coordinators Appreciation 
        Week'';
            (2) gives thanks to community school coordinators for the 
        work they do to serve students, families, and communities; and
            (3) encourages students, parents, school administrators, 
        and public officials to participate in events that celebrate 
        Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.
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