Current through December 31, 2024
Section 391.180 - Endorsement as school counselor1. The Department will issue an endorsement as a school counselor to provide counseling to pupils enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12 to qualified applicants.2. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 391.187, a person must hold an endorsement as a school counselor before counseling pupils.3. A person who holds only a special license with an endorsement as a school counselor is exempt from the requirements of subparagraphs (1) and (2) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NAC 391.036.4. To renew an endorsement as a school counselor, the holder of the endorsement must: (a) Comply with the provisions of NAC 391.065 for the license held by the person and complete professional development consisting of: (1) At least 1 hour during the previous calendar year related to ethics in the practice of school counseling;(2) At least 1 hour during the previous calendar year related to evidence-based suicide prevention and awareness or another course of instruction on suicide prevention and awareness; and(3) At least 1 hour during the previous calendar year related to cultural competency and diversity, equity and inclusion;(b) Provide proof that the person holds a valid certificate as a National Certified School Counselor issued by the National Board for Certified Counselors or its successor organization; or(c) Provide proof that the person holds a valid certificate as a Certified School Counselor issued by the American School Counselor Association or its successor organization.Nev. Admin. Code § 391.180
Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.210, eff. 10-23-81-NAC A 1-19-84; A by Comm'n on Prof. Standards in Education, 6-29-90; 10-14-93; R066-01, 9-4-2001; A by R120-22A, eff. 5/24/2023