SB153Introduced in the Senate
Licensed School Counselor Credit Hour Requirements
Introduced by Chris Kolker, District 16
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Concerning graduate academic requirements for a licensed school counselor, and, in connection therewith, establishing a minimum number of credit hours required for special services licensure with a school counselor endorsement.
Where it stands
Governor Signed
May 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Third Reading Bill · April 21, 2026
54
Yes
9
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
65 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Mabrey | 1 | Yes |
| Steven Woodrow | 2 | Yes |
| Meg Froelich | 3 | Yes |
| Cecelia Espenoza | 4 | Yes |
| Alex Valdez | 5 | Absent |
| Sean Camacho | 6 | Yes |
| Jennifer Bacon | 7 | Absent |
| Lindsay Gilchrist | 8 | Yes |
| Emily Sirota | 9 | Yes |
| Junie Joseph | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education
Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Introduced In House - Assigned to Education
House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Signed by the President of the Senate
Signed by the Speaker of the House
Sent to the Governor
Governor Signed
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