HB4208 Summary

• Requires school districts to employ sufficient licensed school counselors to maintain a ratio of no less than 1 counselor to 150 students (changed from 250 to 1).

• Mandates school counselors meet with their assigned students at least once each month.

• Allows school counselors to spend at least 80% of work time in direct contact with students.

• Amends the School Code sections 10-22.24b and 34-18 to establish these mandatory counselor staffing and contact requirements for all school districts.