Tennessee HB1130 mandates high schools with at least 600 students to employ full-time licensed professional school counselors.

Tennessee HB1130 amends Title 49 to require Local Education Agencies (LEA) to employ one full-time licensed professional school counselor at each high school enrolling at least 600 students in grades 10-12. The bill allocates funds to LEAs to cover these positions, with additional funds available to supplement existing part-time positions or to meet a ratio of one counselor for every 250 students. The state board can establish rules for counselor roles and responsibilities. The act takes effect July 1, 2025, for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond.

Tennessee HB1130 mandates high schools with at least 600 students to employ full-time licensed professional school counselors.

Tennessee HB1130 amends Title 49 to require Local Education Agencies (LEA) to employ one full-time licensed professional school counselor at each high school enrolling at least 600 students in grades 10-12. The bill allocates funds to LEAs to cover these positions, with additional funds available to supplement existing part-time positions or to meet a ratio of one counselor for every 250 students. The state board can establish rules for counselor roles and responsibilities. The act takes effect July 1, 2025, for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond.