PELSB is considering changes to how it approves Minnesota-based school counseling programs. Specifically, PELSB is considering whether to require these programs to hold accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) rather than require these programs to obtain state approval through PELSB by meeting state-specific standards.
PELSB also proposes allowing providers to enroll candidates in a subset of their program, which would allow the providers to offer a program either leading to a master's degree or to licensure (for candidates who already hold a master's degree in counseling or a related area).
Finally, PELSB proposes allowing two grade levels of flexibility for counseling licenses, so counselors with older licenses (grades K-6 or 7-12, instead of the current K-12) will be able to change grade levels in counseling as needed (e.g. if their school district changes middle school grade levels).
| Task | Date |
| Request for Comments released and Comment Period opened | Monday, September 30, 2024 |
| Comment Period closes | Friday, December 6, 2024 at 4:30pm |
| Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules released | Spring 2025 |
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Final adoption of rules:
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| Proposed effective date | July 1, 2027 |
Key rulemaking documents:
Impacted Rules
Proposed amendments to:
More information:
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For questions about the rule amendments or the rulemaking process, please contact Steven Rollin (Steven.Rollin@state.mn.us).
