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MA H554

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carol Doherty

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires all Massachusetts public school districts to develop and implement comprehensive school counseling programs following the Massachusetts Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
  • Mandates school counseling services from licensed school counselors for all students from pre-K through grade 12
  • Requires school counselors to spend at least 80% of their time providing direct or indirect services to students
  • Sets a maximum student-to-counselor ratio of 250:1, aligned with national recommendations
  • Amends Chapter 71 of the General Laws

Legislative Description

Establishing comprehensive school counseling programs

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

7/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

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