H 383
An Act expanding licensure opportunity for school counselors
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to broaden the qualifications for individuals to become licensed school counselors in Massachusetts. Currently, there may be restrictions on who can hold this license, and this legislation aims to remove those barriers and increase the pool of qualified counselors available to schools. It intends to create more opportunities for individuals with relevant experience and training to serve students in Massachusetts public schools. The bill is part of a series of similar proposals addressing school counselor licensure.
Key provisions
- Expands the criteria for school counselor licensure.
- Allows individuals with specific experience to qualify for licensure.
- May remove certain restrictions on who can hold a school counselor license.
- Aims to increase the number of school counselors available in Massachusetts schools.
Who is affected
- Students in Massachusetts public schools
- School administrators
- Potential school counselors
- The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Licensed school counselors
Notable changes
- The bill addresses existing limitations on school counselor licensure.
- It potentially broadens the pathways to becoming a licensed school counselor.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Ryan M. Hamilton
Cosponsors
Andres X. Vargas
Natalie M. Higgins
Ryan M. Hamilton
Samantha Montaño
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Bill H.383 194th (Current)
An Act expanding licensure opportunity for school counselors
By Representatives Hamilton of Methuen and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 383) of Ryan M. Hamilton and Andres X. Vargas relative to expanding licensure opportunities for school counselors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Ryan M. Hamilton , Andres X. Vargas
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.383
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4456 |
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