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MS HB1011
MS HB1011School counselors; delete requirement of counselors to abide by the American School Counselor Association Code of Ethics.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-9-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Provision That Requires Professional School Counselors To Abide By The American School Counselor Association Code Of Ethics; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to remove the requirement for professional school counselors in Mississippi to adhere to the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Code of Ethics, which is a set of professional standards and guidelines for school counselors. The ASCA Code of Ethics outlines the ethical responsibilities and best practices for counselors in areas such as academic, career, and personal/social development for students, and it previously mandated that counselors spend at least eighty percent of their time delivering direct services to students, including curriculum, individual planning, responsive services, and indirect services like consultations and referrals. The bill also makes a minor change to renumber a subsection related to the State Department of Education's regulatory authority.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1011.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1000-1099/HB1011IN.htm |
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