Mississippi HB1202 would remove the requirement for school counselors to follow the American School Counselor Association Code of Ethics.
Mississippi HB1202 proposes to amend the state code to eliminate the mandate that professional school counselors adhere to the American School Counselor Association Code of Ethics. This bill would allow local school boards to decide on the assignment of K-12 professional school counselors, provided they meet certain educational qualifications. The bill also outlines the comprehensive counseling services school counselors should provide, including academic, personal/social, career, and crisis intervention counseling. The act would take effect from July 1, 2026.
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