2018 Maryland Code
Education
Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education
Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel
Subtitle 7 - Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board
§ 6-704.1. Certification renewal requirement for school counselors.
(a) In general. -- On or before July 1, 2016, the Board shall require a certificate holder applying for renewal of a certificate as a school counselor to have obtained training in, by a method determined by the Board, the knowledge and skills required to understand and respond to the social, emotional, and personal development of students, including knowledge and skills relating to:
(1) The recognition of indicators of mental illness and behavioral distress, including depression, trauma, violence, youth suicide, and substance abuse; and
(2) The identification of professional resources to help students in crisis.
(b) Training may exceed training required of other personnel. -- The training required under subsection (a) of this section shall be commensurate with the duties of a school counselor and may exceed the training required of other school personnel under ยง 6-122 of this title.
(c) Regulations. -- The Board shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
