New York A03196 mandates annual training for high school guidance counselors on assisting students with autism spectrum disorder.

New York A03196 amends the education law to establish mandatory training for every high school guidance counselor. The training focuses on understanding the special needs of students with autism spectrum disorder and assisting these students in transitioning to higher education or employment. The commissioner, in consultation with the office for people with developmental disabilities, will set the training requirements, which can be provided at least once a year. This training may be integrated with other required training for high school guidance counselors.

New York A03196 mandates annual training for high school guidance counselors on assisting students with autism spectrum disorder.

New York A03196 amends the education law to establish mandatory training for every high school guidance counselor. The training focuses on understanding the special needs of students with autism spectrum disorder and assisting these students in transitioning to higher education or employment. The commissioner, in consultation with the office for people with developmental disabilities, will set the training requirements, which can be provided at least once a year. This training may be integrated with other required training for high school guidance counselors.