### Question
What is the definition of school counselor?


### Answer
The definition of **school counselor** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 8002*:

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


(A) possesses State licensure or certification granted by an independent professional regulatory authority

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 8002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER X-PROGRAMS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE > Part A-Fund for the Improvement of Education**

