Search Results: keywords:"social workers"

  • H. RES. 1093 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:244

    H. RES. 1093 acknowledges and supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day. It highlights the vital role of social workers in promoting health, addressing social issues like racism and discrimination, and supporting communities in various...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 1093 is about saying "thank you" to social workers for all their hard work in helping people stay healthy and happy, and it reminds everyone how important it is to have more people doing this kind of work.

  • S. RES. 592 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 19, 2024.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:242

    The S. RES. 592 resolution recognizes and supports the goals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day, celebrated on March 19, 2024. It highlights the essential role of the approximately 700,000 social workers in the United States who contribute to the health and...

    Simple Explanation

    This resolution is like a big friendly cheer for social workers, who help people feel better and solve problems. It says we should celebrate them in March and learn about all the good things they do for everyone.

  • H. R. 8524 — To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,234

    H. R. 8524, known as the "Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act," aims to improve the availability of mental health services in high-need public elementary and secondary schools across the United States. The bill proposes grants to states, which then provide subgrants to local...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 8524 is a plan to give more money to schools, so they can hire people like counselors and psychologists to help kids feel better and do well at school. It makes sure there are enough helpers for every kid and promises money to keep the program going each year but doesn't say exactly how much.