S1036Introduced in the Senate
School Counselors
Introduced by Rules
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring that evaluation criteria for certified school counselors be based on specified standards; providing that persons seeking employment as school counselors are exempt from specified educator certification requirements, etc.
Where it stands
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 753
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Rules · February 17, 2026
24
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
24 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Don Gaetz | 1 | Yes |
| Jay Trumbull | 2 | Yes |
| Corey Simon | 3 | Yes |
| Tracie Davis | 5 | Yes |
| Jennifer Bradley | 6 | Yes |
| Tommy Wright | 8 | Yes |
| Jason Brodeur | 10 | Yes |
| Colleen Burton | 12 | Yes |
| Darryl Rouson | 16 | Yes |
| Nick DiCeglie | 18 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education; Rules
Introduced
On Committee agenda-- Education Pre-K - 12, 01/20/26, 1:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
CS by Education Pre-K - 12; YEAS 8 NAYS 0
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
Now in Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
CS by Education Pre-K - 12 read 1st time
On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education, 02/04/26, 1:00 pm, 37 Senate Building
Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education; YEAS 10 NAYS 0
Now in Rules
On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/17/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
CS/CS by- Rules; YEAS 24 NAYS 0
Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
CS/CS by Rules read 1st time
Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/06/26
Read 2nd time
Substituted CS/CS/HB 753
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 753
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