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HB 3024

Relating to required reporting regarding a school district's school counseling program.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Mary González

Texas school districts must report data on counseling program staffing, services, and structure to the state education agency for transparency and oversight purposes.

Referred to Public Education
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Bill Summary · HB 3024

Legislative bill overview

HB 3024 would require Texas school districts to report specified data and information about their school counseling programs to the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The bill mandates disclosure of counseling program structure, staffing levels, services provided, and potentially outcome metrics related to student counseling interventions.

Why is this important

School counseling programs directly affect student academic performance, mental health support, and college/career readiness. Mandatory reporting requirements create transparency about how districts allocate counseling resources and whether they meet recommended counselor-to-student ratios, which varies significantly across the state. This data could inform policy decisions about school counseling adequacy and identify districts with insufficient counseling services.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Reporting on counseling services may raise questions about student confidentiality protections and what aggregate data is disclosed
  • Reporting burden: Standardized reporting requirements add administrative costs and staff time for districts already managing tight budgets
  • Undefined standards: The bill's specific reporting requirements aren't detailed in this summary, leaving uncertainty about whether districts must meet specific counselor-to-student ratio benchmarks or service level requirements

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

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