### 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 -

> providing access to information regarding career awareness and planning with respect to an individual's occupational and academic future that shall involve guidance and counseling with respect to career options, financial aid, and postsecondary options

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

