Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act (H.R. 8524) is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing issues related to counseling services in elementary and secondary schools. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. Specific details about the bill's provisions, funding, or implementation mechanisms are not available in the provided source data.
H.R. 8524 sought to improve school counseling services but did not progress beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.
- The bill focuses on elementary and secondary school counseling services.
- It was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
- The bill did not advance and is classified as failed or expired.
['Elementary and secondary school students who may receive enhanced counseling services', 'School counseling professionals', 'Educational institutions involved in providing counseling']
['Lack of detailed information on funding sources or budget impact', 'No available text to assess specific implementation or oversight provisions', 'Uncertainty about the scope of authority granted or changes to existing programs']
The bill was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. It did not proceed to further legislative action and expired, indicating limited legislative momentum or prioritization within the congressional session. The policy area falls under education, specifically focusing on school counseling.
Hidden impact flags detected: 2
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['Potential improvement in student mental health and academic outcomes if counseling services were enhanced as intended by the bill.', 'Possible increased demand for qualified school counselors and related educational resources.', 'If enacted, could influence state and local education policies regarding counseling services.']
The absence of a bill summary and full text limits the ability to fully assess the bill's provisions, funding, and oversight mechanisms. Transparency in legislative documentation is crucial for public understanding and effective oversight. The bill's failure to advance beyond committee referral suggests limited legislative engagement or prioritization during the session.
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