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MA H555

Relative to school counselors


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Cahill of Lynn, a petition of Daniel Cahill that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education be authorized to oversee a school counselors pilot program in certain municipalities. Education.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to oversee a school counselors pilot program in certain municipalities known as "Gateway Municipalities." The program will ensure that all pre-K to grade 12 students in these municipalities receive school counseling services from licensed school counselors, with a maximum ratio of one counselor for every 250 students. The goal of the program is to align with the Massachusetts Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5073 (on 08/25/2022)

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