New York S00447 mandates at least one full-time guidance counselor in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior, and senior high school.

New York S00447 amends the education law to require every school district to employ at least one full-time guidance counselor in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior, and senior high school. These counselors must be certified or licensed and will perform duties such as coordinating with instructional staff, helping students with attendance, academic, behavioral, or adjustment issues, educating students about avoiding child sexual abuse, and encouraging parental involvement. The requirement takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York S00447 mandates at least one full-time guidance counselor in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior, and senior high school.

New York S00447 amends the education law to require every school district to employ at least one full-time guidance counselor in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior, and senior high school. These counselors must be certified or licensed and will perform duties such as coordinating with instructional staff, helping students with attendance, academic, behavioral, or adjustment issues, educating students about avoiding child sexual abuse, and encouraging parental involvement. The requirement takes effect immediately upon enactment.