S.1784

Establishes certain program requirements for school counselor certification; outlines role and duties of school counselor; requires professional development for school counselors; establishes position of School Counselor Liaison in DOE.

Introduced·1/9/24

New Jersey S1784 establishes program requirements for school counselor certification, outlines their role and duties, mandates professional.

New Jersey S1784 sets specific requirements for school counselors and school counseling programs at higher education institutions. It defines the role of a school counselor as an individual with a New Jersey standard educational services certificate and a school counselor endorsement. The bill mandates that school counseling programs incorporate the American School Counselor Association’s national model or a State-approved model, and include training in social and emotional learning and postsecondary and career planning.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 26, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Budget and Appropriations Hearing

Sep 30, 2024

9:30 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Jun 30, 2025

Senate

Substituted by A3424 (1R)

Jun 26, 2025

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Sep 30, 2024

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading