Department of Education plans to hire 10,000 non-licensed counselors to address shortage

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The Civil Service Commission approved qualification standards for 10,000 new school mental health positions, allowing non-licensed counselors to be hired. This development enables the Department of Education to create "School Counselor Associate I" roles, addressing a shortage of guidance counselors in public schools. The move is part of implementing a 2024 law aimed at boosting mental health support for students, with further career progression tiers also established.


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