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MS SB2103
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Burks Hill
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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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