### Question
How is the term school counselor defined?


### Answer
The term **school counselor** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 7245* as the following:

> an individual who has documented competence in counseling children and adolescents in a school setting and who—


(A) is licensed by the State or certified by an independent professional regulatory authority

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7245*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER V-PROMOTING INFORMED PARENTAL CHOICE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS > Part D-Fund for the Improvement of Education > subpart 2-elementary and secondary school counseling programs**

