### Question
How is the "career guidance and academic counseling" defined?


### Answer
The term **career guidance and academic counseling** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 2302* as follows -

> guidance and counseling that—


(A) provides access for students (and, as appropriate, parents and out-of-school youth) to information regarding career awareness exploration opportunities and planning with respect to an individual's occupational and academic future

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 2302*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION**

