Expands licensure opportunity for school counselors in Massachusetts.
The bill amends the General Laws to expand licensure opportunities for school counselors in Massachusetts. It allows applicants seeking licensure as a mental health counselor to count graduate coursework or clinical experience as specialized instructional support personnel towards their licensure requirements. Additionally, it requires these applicants to complete evidence-based training in suicide prevention or intervention. The bill also specifies that supervised clinical experience must include individual supervision with a clinician who has expertise in relevant fields.
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