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WV HB3209
Bill
Status
4/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Statler
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AI Summary
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Requires each county to employ two school counselors per 1,000 students in net enrollment beginning August 1, 2025
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Counties may follow alternative ratios of one counselor per 400-450 students in elementary and middle schools, and one counselor per 250-300 students in high schools
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School counselors must spend at least 80% of work time in direct counseling with students and no more than 20% on administrative activities
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Prohibits school counselors from performing certain duties without written agreement, including administering tests, maintaining student records, covering classes, or coordinating IEPs and 504 plans
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Requires school counselors to participate in biennial training through the School Counselors Conference, covering career counseling, academic planning, and personal/social counseling components
Legislative Description
To provide at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools in this state.
Education (K12)
Last Action
Approved by Governor 4/28/2025 - Senate Journal
4/12/2025