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S 3785

Directs the commissioner of education to study and report on the provision of services to public school students in grades 8 through 12 by guidance counselors

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Simcha Felder

S 3785 - Study on Guidance Counselor Services for Grades 8-12 OverviewBill Number: S 3785 Title: Directs the commissioner of education to study and report on the provision of serv

RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
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Bill Summary · S 3785

S 3785 - Study on Guidance Counselor Services for Grades 8-12

Overview

Bill Number: S 3785
Title: Directs the commissioner of education to study and report on the provision of services to public school students in grades 8 through 12 by guidance counselors
Status: RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Introduced: October 10, 2024

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of this bill is to conduct a comprehensive study on the services provided by guidance counselors to public school students in grades 8 through 12. The study aims to assess the current state of guidance counselor support and identify areas for potential improvement in meeting the needs of this student population.

Key Provisions

  • Directs the state commissioner of education to undertake a study on the provision of guidance counselor services for students in grades 8-12 in public schools
  • Requires the study to examine:
    • The current student-to-counselor ratios in public schools
    • The range of services and support provided by guidance counselors
    • Barriers or challenges that limit the ability of counselors to effectively serve students
    • Strategies and best practices for enhancing guidance counselor services
  • Mandates the commissioner to submit a report of the study's findings and recommendations to the state legislature within 1 year of the bill's enactment

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Public school students in grades 8 through 12 would be the primary beneficiaries, as the study aims to identify ways to improve the guidance and support they receive from counselors
  • Public school districts and guidance counselors would be affected, as the study may lead to policy changes or increased resources to enhance counseling services
  • The state department of education would be responsible for conducting the study and reporting its findings to the legislature

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill was introduced in the state legislature on October 10, 2024 and has been recommitted, with the enacting clause stricken. This means the bill has been returned to a committee for further consideration and revision before potentially moving forward in the legislative process. The next steps would be for the committee to review the bill, make any necessary amendments, and potentially reintroduce it for further debate and voting.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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