An Act expanding licensure opportunity for school counselors

This bill allows school counselors in Massachusetts to become licensed as mental health counselors by adjusting the educational and experience requirements for licensure. It permits individuals who have completed a master's degree with a subspecialization in counseling-related fields to apply for mental health licensure, provided they meet specific supervised clinical experience hours. The legislation also clarifies that school counselors can sit for the mental health counselor licensing exam, creating a pathway for them to practice in broader clinical settings.