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Resolution Supporting a Whole Child Approach to Education
Last scannedOct 19, 2026, 2:45 AM
In one sentence
This House resolution expresses support for an education model that focuses on students' academic, health, safety, and social needs, and encourages federal agencies to coordinate services for youth.
What it does
- Expresses support for a whole child approach to education.
- Recognizes the benefit of ensuring students are challenged, supported, healthy, safe, and engaged.
- Encourages parents, educators, administrators, and community members to support this approach.
- Encourages the Federal Government to identify opportunities to coordinate education, health, and social services for youth.
Who it affects
- Students in the United States.
- Parents, educators, and school administrators.
- Community members.
- Federal agencies responsible for education, health, and social services.
Limits and unknowns
- This is a resolution, not a law, so it does not create new legal requirements or fund new programs.
- The resolution cites statistics from 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, which may not reflect current data.
- The bill has been referred to a committee and has not yet been passed by the House.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Whole child approach
- An education method that focuses on a student's academic, physical, emotional, and social needs, not just test scores.
- English language learners
- Students who are learning English as a second language.
Official record
Sources
Official activity
Bill history
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.House floor actions
- Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress
- Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress