1. (1) In general, school counseling shall:

   1. (a) meet the following conditions:

      1. (i) provide a comprehensive, preventive, and developmentally planned program to all students systematically;
      2. (ii) develop and implement a counseling program based on data-informed decision making;
      3. (iii) advocate for all students and encourage students to develop to their full potential;
      4. (iv) respect the worth and dignity of all individuals by building trust and respecting confidentiality;
      5. (v) value and respond to the diversity and individual differences in communities in a culturally responsive manner; and
      6. (vi) contribute as an integral part of the education process that is delivered through a variety of systems by school staff, students, families, business, and industry.

   2. (b) include the following practices:

      1. (i) maximize students' potential in the areas of academics, career, and personal/social development;
      2. (ii) develop, implement, and assess a curriculum aligned with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) national model which includes the student standards for success, mindsets, and behaviors which is presented through structured groups and classroom presentations;
      3. (iii) conduct individual planning using assessment, advisement, placement, and follow-up;
      4. (iv) deliver responsive services through individual and group counseling, consultation, and referral; and
      5. (v) provide system support through management, consultation with staff, community outreach, and public relations; and collaborate with families, community stakeholders, and other educators to create environments resulting in positive impact on student achievement, attendance, and discipline.

Authorizing statute(s): Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-2-114, 20-2-121, 20-7-101, MCA

Implementing statute(s): Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-2-121, 20-3-106, 20-7-101, MCA

History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 342, Eff. 7/1/89; AMD, 2001 MAR p. 953, Eff. 6/8/01; AMD, 2023 MAR p. 255, Eff. 7/1/23.