Pennsylvania HB249 mandates school entities to develop and implement a school counseling plan.
Pennsylvania HB249 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require school entities to develop and implement a school counseling plan. This plan must be implemented by a Pennsylvania-certified school counselor and include a vision statement, mission statement, and plan goals. The plan should guide students in academic pursuits and career planning, and follow the school counseling plan guidance provided by the department. It should also include provisions for parental or legal guardian involvement, anti-bullying strategies, and suicide prevention protocols.
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