SB153

Licensed School Counselor Credit Hour Requirements

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Colorado SB153 sets minimum graduate credit requirements for licensed school counselors.

Colorado SB153 establishes minimum graduate credit requirements for licensed school counselors. The bill mandates that applicants for an initial special services license as a school counselor must hold a master's degree or higher in school counseling from an accredited institution of higher education, consisting of at least 48 graduate semester credit hours. This change aims to ensure that school counselors possess the necessary knowledge and skills to support students effectively, particularly in addressing social, emotional, and behavioral health needs.

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Roll Call Votes

54 Yea

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9 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 21

12:00 AM

House Third Reading Calendar

Apr 20

12:00 AM

House Third Reading Calendar

History

May 4

Governor Signed

Apr 23

Sent to the Governor

Apr 22

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate