An Act expanding licensure opportunity for school counselors
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to broaden the opportunities for individuals to become licensed as school counselors in Massachusetts. It seeks to streamline the process and potentially increase the number of qualified school counselors available to students. The legislation focuses on expanding licensure pathways to better meet the needs of Massachusetts schools. This bill is part of a series of similar proposals regarding school counselor licensure.
Key provisions
- Expands licensure opportunities for school counselors.
- Streamlines the process for obtaining school counselor licensure.
- Potentially increases the number of licensed school counselors.
- Addresses the need for more school counselors in Massachusetts schools.
Who is affected
- School counselors
- Students in Massachusetts schools
- School districts in Massachusetts
- Potential school counselors
Notable changes
- This bill is part of a series of similar proposals, suggesting an ongoing effort to address the school counselor shortage.
- The specific details of the changes to the licensure process are not outlined in the metadata.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Andres X. Vargas
Samantha Montaño
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