N.J.S.A. 18A:6-44.3 — Role of school counselor.

18A:6-44.3 Role of school counselor. 3. a. It shall be the role of a school counselor to: (1) recognize and respond to the need for mental health services that promote social and emotional wellness and development for all students; and (2) design and deliver a comprehensive program for school counseling that promotes the achievement of students. b. Each school counselor employed by a school district, charter school, or renaissance school project shall provide appropriate school counseling services that shall include, but not be limited to: (1) addressing needs relating to the academic, career, social, and emotional development of all students; (2) individual student academic planning and goal setting; (3) school counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards; (4) short-term counseling of students; (5) referrals for long-term services and supports; (6) collaboration with families, teachers, administrators, and community members that fosters student success; (7) attending, when appropriate, individualized education program (IEP) meetings and other student-focused meetings; and (8) data analysis to identify student issues, needs, and challenges. L.2025, c.133, s.3.

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