1. (1) "Authorized personnel" has the same meaning as defined in Section 53G-9-901.
2. (2) "Counseling" means a method used by school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers to assist individuals and groups in learning how to solve problems, develop coping strategies, and make decisions about personal, health, social, emotional, behavioral, educational, vocational, financial, and other interpersonal concerns.
3. (3) "Mental health services" has the same definition as "practicing mental health therapy" contained in Subsection 58-60-102(17).
4. (4) "Practicing mental health therapy" has the same meaning as set forth in Subsection 58-60-102(17).

5. (5) "Psychological services" includes:

   1. (a) administering psychological and education assessments, and other assessment procedures;
   2. (b) interpreting assessment results;
   3. (c) obtaining, integrating, and interpreting information about student behavior and conditions relating to learning;
   4. (d) consulting with other staff members in planning school programs to meet the special educational needs of student as indicated by psychological assessments, interviews, direct observation, and behavioral evaluations;
   5. (e) planning and managing a program of psychological services, including psychological counseling for students and parents; and
   6. (f) assisting in developing positive behavior intervention strategies.

6. (6) "Student support license areas" mean the following license areas of concentration:

   1. (a) school counselor;
   2. (b) school psychologist; and
   3. (c) school social worker.

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Date of Last Change: August 7, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented, or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4)