This is a resolution that officially recognizes the week of September 17-23, 2023, as 'Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.' It's essentially a formal thank-you to the people who work as community school coordinators across the country.

Community school coordinators are professionals who help connect schools with their surrounding communities and resources. They work to bring together support services, learning opportunities, and family involvement to help students succeed both academically and personally. The resolution highlights research showing that community schools—schools that have these coordinators and integrated support systems—lead to real improvements like better student attendance, higher graduation rates, improved mental health, and reduced achievement gaps between different racial and economic groups.

The resolution emphasizes that these coordinators are valuable investments. Studies cited show that for every dollar spent on a community school coordinator's salary, the community gets back about $7 in benefits. The House of Representatives is using this resolution to publicly recognize and thank these coordinators for their work, and to encourage students, parents, school leaders, and government officials to participate in celebrating their contributions during that specific week. This is a symbolic gesture rather than a law that changes policy or creates new requirements.

Supporting the designation of the week of September 17 through September 23, 2023, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".

Chu, Judy

 <p>This resolution supports the designation of Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.</p>