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MS SB2103

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that Mississippi K-12 professional school counselors must abide by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Code of Ethics
  • Maintains all other existing requirements for school counselors, including the minimum Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling for employment
  • Preserves the mandate that counselors spend at least 80% of their contractual time on direct service delivery to students as outlined by ASCA standards
  • Retains the State Department of Education's authority to adopt regulations regarding professional school counselor activities
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

School counselors; delete requirement of counselors to abide by the American School Counselor Association Code of Ethics.

Last Action

Returned For Concurrence

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/6/2026
Education1/9/2026

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