1. (1) An LEA shall ensure the time allotment for implementation of a school's program be allocated in the following ways:

   1. (a) 85% of a school program's aggregate time is devoted to providing direct services to students, including:

      1. (i) collaborative classroom instruction;
      2. (ii) assisting in creating a plan for college and career readiness;
      3. (iii) dropout prevention efforts, including student social and emotional supports; and
      4. (iv) providing supports for a student's needs consistent with the program; and

   2. (b) no more than 15% of a school program's aggregate time is devoted to indirect services including:

      1. (i) faculty meetings;
      2. (ii) administrative duties related to the program;
      3. (iii) professional development of a school counselor; and
      4. (iv) leadership meetings.
2. (2) An LEA shall ensure all direct and indirect services are consistent with the listed appropriate usage of time provided in the School Counselor Services document incorporated by reference in Section R277-464-3.
3. (3) An LEA shall ensure all appropriate and prohibited inappropriate activities are consistent with the School Counselor Services document incorporated by reference in Section R277-464-3, including the elimination of non-school counseling duties such as test coordination and administration.
4. (4) An LEA that receives funds pursuant to Rule R277-462 shall be subject to the requirements of this rule and all additional requirements as described in Rule R277-462.

KEY: school counselors, services

Date of Last Change: October 8, 2024

Notice of Continuation: April 15, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53E-3-518