§ 6-704.1
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§6–704.1.
(a)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)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 § 6–122 of this title.
(c)The Board shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.