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HB 1510

School counselor grants.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ed DeLaney and 1 co-sponsor

HB 1510 creates a grant program to increase funding for school counselor positions in Indiana schools, addressing workforce shortages in student mental health and academic support services.

First reading: referred to Committee on Education
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Bill Summary · HB 1510

Legislative bill overview

HB 1510 establishes a grant program to support school counselors in Indiana schools. The bill provides funding mechanisms for schools to hire, retain, and support counseling staff. This addresses ongoing workforce shortages in school mental health services across the state.

Why is this important

School counselors play a critical role in student mental health, academic planning, and early intervention for at-risk youth. Indiana, like most states, faces significant shortages in school counseling positions, with many schools unable to meet recommended counselor-to-student ratios. Dedicated grant funding can help schools expand counseling capacity, particularly in underserved rural and low-income districts.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source and sustainability: Questions about where grant money comes from and whether it's recurring or one-time funding, which affects long-term program viability
  • Allocation methodology: Debate over how grants are distributed—whether by school size, student need, geographic location, or other criteria—and whether it adequately serves all regions
  • Scope of counselor services: Disagreement over whether counselors should focus primarily on academic/college planning versus mental health services, and how grants incentivize each role
  • Local matching requirements: Uncertainty about whether schools must provide matching funds, which could disadvantage under-resourced districts
  • Accountability measures: Questions about performance metrics and how grant effectiveness will be evaluated

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

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