SB 451, signed by California Governor Jerry Brown in early October, requires that schools that provide counseling must focus more on career and college readiness.
The new law
- Provides school counselors with a focus to meet today’s standards
- Revises statutes not updated since 1987
- Gives guidance to school administrators on how to support their counselors
- Does NOT provide any budget allocation
- Calls for professional development and training for counselors
- Requires career and college counseling
SB 451 requires that school districts tackle many of the recommended standards in career and college readiness literature, including:
- Planning for the future
- Understanding the variety of higher education options
- Identifying college admissions and enrollment information
- Discovering personal preferences and interests in regards to educational and occupational options
- Developing realistic perceptions of work
- Applying for financial aid
- Acquiring interpersonal skills
To learn how Career & College Clubs can help districts satisfy these requirements, contact us.