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NY S00447
NY S00447Requires at least one full-time guidance counselor to be employed in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior and senior high school throughout the state; sets duties of guidance counselors.
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring a guidance counselor in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior high and senior high school
AI Summary
This bill requires every school district in New York State to employ at least one full-time, certified or licensed guidance counselor in each of their elementary, intermediate, middle, junior high, and senior high schools starting July 1, 2026. The guidance counselor would be in addition to any counselors already funded through special education programs and would be responsible for several key duties: collaborating with instructional staff to help students prepare for current and future educational programs, providing support to students experiencing attendance, academic, behavioral, or adjustment challenges, teaching students about child sexual abuse prevention, and promoting parental involvement. By mandating a dedicated guidance counselor in every school, the bill aims to ensure that students have consistent access to professional support for their academic, social, and emotional development.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
REFERRED TO EDUCATION (on 01/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S447 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S00447&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S00447 |
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