Introduced
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To mandate that middle school and high school counselors must take and pass a separate 45-hour course on the college admissions process and counseling, in addition to other existing licensure requirements. There would be an exception for current counselors who have at least three years experience in this particular area.
Referred to the Committee on Workforce and Talent Development
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
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To require the mandated training to be included in existing "professional development" requirements, and not added on top of them.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 78 to 29 (details)
To mandate that school counselors must accumulate 50 hours of training on career and college admissions counseling, which would be provided by schools in lieu of other topics covered by existing "professional development" programs.
Referred to the Committee on Education
