Collaboration and interaction with regulatory organizations
School Counselor Legislative Advocacy Resource Guide
Get in Front of the Right People and Offices
As school counselors, getting in front of the right people and offices is crucial to promoting the well-being and success of students and the education system. Engaging with key stakeholders such as the counselor licensure board, the Attorney General's Office, appropriate federal agencies, the White House, state legislators' committee chairperson and co-chairperson and the state legislator representing your community is essential for driving positive change and addressing critical issues in education.
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Advocate, Support & Advance Mental Health Access
Our federal and state government affairs efforts center on advocacy to ensure that the unique needs of counselors and their clients are considered in the development of laws and regulations impacting the field. We monitor and report on legislative and regulatory developments, lobby for relevant bills and connect lawmakers with counseling experts. By working with the federal and state legislators, ACA aims to influence decision-making and promote funding for mental health programs.
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