House Sponsors: PERSICO-WOOLARD-DAVIS,MONIQUE-MCKEON. Senate Sponsors: RADOGNO Short description: SCH CD-SCHOOL COUNSELORS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the School Code. Provides that a school counselor is a qualified guidance specialist who holds or is qualified for an elementary, secondary, or special K-12 certificate issued by the State Teacher Certification Board and a School Service Personnel certificate endorsed for guidance and issued by that Board. Adds provisions under which persons who have completed approved programs in other states may apply for a School Service Personnel certificate endorsed for guidance. Lists services that are included as school counseling services. Provides that school counseling services in the public schools may be provided by school counselors. States that the provisions of the amendatory Act do not prohibit other qualified professionals from providing the listed services. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 91-0070 Last action date: 99-07-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status