### Question
How does the law define school counselor?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 8002*, **school counselor** is defined as:

> 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 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER X-PROGRAMS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE > Part A-Fund for the Improvement of Education**

