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Rep. McCann introduces bill to require counselors spend 80% of time on student services
Summary
Representative McCann introduced H.618, proposing licensed school counselors spend at least 80% of their time on direct or indirect student services; legislative counsel summarized definitions, supporting studies, and set an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Representative McCann presented H.618 to the Education committee on Tuesday, proposing that licensed school counselors spend at least 80% of their time providing direct or indirect services to students and no more than 20% on school support services. McCann framed the bill as a way to prioritize student needs, reduce administrative burdens that detract from counseling, and improve access to academic, career and social‑emotional supports.
"This school counselor's bill proposes to require school counselors to spend 80% of…
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