SB 915
Providing at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve student support in West Virginia’s public and charter schools by requiring a minimum ratio of one school counselor for every 250 students. Every public school in the state must also have at least one professional counselor. The bill also mandates specific training for school counselors and outlines their roles and responsibilities, including restrictions on certain duties.
Key provisions
- Establishes a statewide ratio of one school counselor for every 250 students in public and charter schools.
- Requires every public school to have at least one professional counselor.
- Mandates specific training for school counselors, including annual conferences and training on building trades programs.
- Defines the roles and responsibilities of school counselors, outlining prohibited activities.
- Specifies funding levels for school counselors based on student enrollment and state minimum salaries.
- Requires counties to develop comprehensive dropout prevention programs utilizing school counselors.
- Establishes a foundation allowance for professional student support personnel based on student enrollment.
- Sets a minimum counselor-to-student ratio for elementary and middle schools.
Who is affected
- Public schools
- Public charter schools
- Students
- School counselors
- County Boards of Education
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