Licensed School Counselor Credit Hour Requirements
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning graduate academic requirements for a licensed school counselor, and, in connection therewith, establishing a minimum number of credit hours required for special services licensure with a school counselor endorsement.
Bill Summary:
To qualify for an initial special services license as a school counselor, an applicant must hold a master's degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education. The degree must be in school counseling and require completion of at least 48 graduate semester credit hours.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Chris Kolker
Senator
Cleave Simpson
Representative
Jennifer Bacon
Representative
Matthew Martinez
Committees
Senate
Education
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education |
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