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A critical aspect of maintaining a comprehensive school counseling program is to stay current with decisions that might influence the roles and responsibilities of the profession. To remain current in school counseling practice, it is important to review legislative and legal decisions that influence the profession and school-based programs.

For this assignment, research legislation and government policy related to legal decisions that address ethical standards within the school counseling profession in the last 10 years.

In 500-750 words, summarize your findings in an essay that includes:

• Identifying and describing the legal and ethical issues in the PK-12 setting.
• Describing how each legal decision is relevant to the field of school counseling.
• Explaining how the development of a comprehensive school counseling program might have been influenced by legal and ethical considerations.

Support your summary with three to five scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:

MEd in School Counseling

2.4: Identify legal and ethical considerations specific to PK-12 school counseling. [CACREP 5.G.2.n; GCU MC3]

5.5: Describe how legal and ethical considerations specific to school counseling influence program development. [CACREP 5.G.2.n; GCU MC5]

8.5: Research legislation and government policy relevant to school counseling. [CACREP 5.G.2.m; GCU MC5]

This assignment is informed by the following CACREP Standards:

5.G.2.m. Legislation and government policy relevant to school counseling.

5.G.2.n. Legal and ethical considerations specific to school counseling.