WV SB915

Establishes a statewide school counselor-to-student ratio of one counselor per 250-300 students in elementary and middle schools, and one counselor per 400-450 students in high schools

Requires every public school in West Virginia to have at least one professional counselor, regardless of enrollment size

Mandates state funding beginning in the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support the new counselor ratios through the basic foundation allowance for professional student support personnel

Removes previous funding limitations that did not require a specific level of legislative funding for school counselor positions

School counselors must spend at least 80% of their work time in direct counseling with students, with no more than 20% on administrative activities