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Committee advances bill defining school counselor role and creating DOE liaison
Summary
The Appropriations Committee amended and reported A3424, legislation that sets program requirements for school counselor certification, requires professional development, and establishes a school counselor liaison in the Department of Education.
The Assembly Appropriations Committee amended and reported Assembly Bill 3,424 on May 15, 2025. The bill defines the role and duties of school counselors, requires continuing professional development, and authorizes the creation of a school counselor liaison position within the New Jersey Department of Education.
Witnesses from the New Jersey School Counselor Association and advocacy groups told the committee the measure would strengthen student mental‑health…
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