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History
- Referred to education
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 58–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1031
- Reported and committed to education
- Print number 5369b
- Amend and recommit to new york city education subcommittee
- Referred to new york city education subcommittee
- Committed to rules
- Amended on third reading (t) 5369a
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- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1118
- Reported and committed to education
- Committee discharged and committed to new york city education subcommittee
- Referred to education
Companion bill
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Directs the commissioner of education to study and report on the provision of services to public school students in grades 8 through 12 by guidance counselors
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Marcos Crespo
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5369B
Purpose
To direct the commissioner of education to study and report on the provision of services to public school students by guidance counselors.
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill requires the commissioner of education to (a) determine the ration of guidance counselors to students; (b) the amount of time guidance counselors spend with students in a school year; (c) the number of students guidance counselors interview in a school quarter; (d) the number of students in each grade that are interviewed by a guidance counselor during a quarter; (e) the services guidance counselors provide to students; (f) the number of hours guidance counselors are available to students each school day; and (g) the type of services that should be provided.
Justification
School counselors can be a vital piece of the college readiness puzzle for high school students. For instance, guidance counselors encouraging students to take AP courses, help students through the college application and financial aid process, and also connect students with community resources to help them succeed both during high school and after graduation. School counselors work in collaboration with the entire school community and are committed to the education and emotional development of all students. However, many counselors are bogged down with tasks that don't allow them to put their skills to work. In addition, there is also a concern that the student to counselor ratio may be too high, which makes it difficult for the counselor to help students achieve their goals, whether it be college or work. This bill would require the Commissioner of Education to undertake a comprehensive study of guidance counselors on a school district and statewide basis to come up with proposals to implement recommendations to help guidance counselors fulfill their roll.
Legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Local fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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