Minnesota SF3892 modifies school counselor requirements, emphasizing student support and data-driven strategies.

Minnesota SF3892 modifies requirements for school counselors, encouraging districts to maintain a student-to-counselor ratio for small group counseling. School counselors must assist students in meeting graduation requirements, collaborate with families and educators, and analyze data to identify needs. They must also hold an appropriate license from the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. The bill emphasizes the role of counselors in crisis intervention, mental health referrals, and providing academic and career planning services.

Minnesota SF3892 modifies school counselor requirements, emphasizing student support and data-driven strategies.

Minnesota SF3892 modifies requirements for school counselors, encouraging districts to maintain a student-to-counselor ratio for small group counseling. School counselors must assist students in meeting graduation requirements, collaborate with families and educators, and analyze data to identify needs. They must also hold an appropriate license from the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. The bill emphasizes the role of counselors in crisis intervention, mental health referrals, and providing academic and career planning services.