Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 8, 2019, through April 12, 2019, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week.

supports the designation of National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week;

recognizes that specialized instructional support personnel implement evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes;

commends the National Alliance of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel, a 20-member organization, for their efforts to promote and improve the availability of specialized instructional support services;

encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together to raise awareness of the importance of specialized instructional support personnel in education reform efforts;

urges the Department of Education to provide guidance to States and local educational agencies on how to effectively utilize specialized instructional support personnel in school improvement efforts;

urges the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to promote the involvement of specialized instructional support personnel in efforts to improve mental health, reduce drug use, and improve overall community safety; and

encourages experts to share best practices so that others can replicate their success.