(a) Because the school counselor plays a critical role in campus effectiveness and student achievement, the rules adopted by the State Board for Educator Certification in this subchapter ensure that each candidate for the School Counselor Certificate is of the highest caliber and possesses the knowledge, skills, and credentials necessary to improve the performance of the diverse student population of this state.
(b) An individual serving as a school counselor is expected to actively participate in counseling-related professional development activities to continually update his or her knowledge, skills, and credentials. Currency in best practices and research related to developing a quality, comprehensive school counseling program, which includes both campus leadership and student learning, is essential for all students.
(c) The holder of the School Counselor Certificate issued under the provisions of this subchapter is certified to provide counseling services to all students in Prekindergarten-Grade 12.

Source Note: The provisions of this §239.1 adopted to be effective January 23, 2001, 26 TexReg 761; amended to be effective July 13, 2004, 29 TexReg 6644; amended to be effective December 23, 2009, 34 TexReg 9201; amended to be effective December 21, 2017, 42 TexReg 7144