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SB 153STATE · ColoradoIntroduced

Licensed School Counselor Credit Hour Requirements

To qualify for an initial special services license as a school counselor, an applicant must hold a master's degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education. The degree must be in school counseling and require completion of at least 48 graduate semester credit hours.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Voted: 5/4/2026Source

How representatives voted

59 yea·9 nay·3 other

Action history

  • 4/23/2026Sent to the Governor
  • 4/22/2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
  • 4/22/2026Signed by the President of the Senate
  • 4/21/2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • 4/20/2026House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • 4/17/2026House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • 4/15/2026House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
  • 4/9/2026Introduced In House - Assigned to Education
  • 4/9/2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • 4/8/2026Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments