607.01 - Student Guidance and Counseling Program

The board will provide a student guidance and counseling program. The school counselor will be certified with the Iowa Bureau of Educational Examiners and hold the qualifications required by the board. The guidance and counseling program will serve grades kindergarten through twelve. The program will assist students with their social, academic, and career development. The program is coordinated with the education program and will involve licensed school counselors working to develop a program in collaboration with parents or guardians, students, teachers, support staff, and administrators to support the curricular goals of the school. 

 

Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 256.7(24); 256.11(9A); 280.14; 622.10. 

281 I.A.C. 12.3(11). 

 

I.C. Iowa Code Description 

Iowa Code § 256.7 DE - Duties of State Board 

Iowa Code § 280.14 Uniform School Requirements - Administrators 

Iowa Code § 622.10 Evidence - Communications in Professional Confidence 

 

I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code Description 

281 I.A.C. 12.3 Administration 

 

Cross References Description 

604.04 Program for At-Risk Students 

 

Approved: 6/20/2016, 9/20/2021, 9/16/2026

Reviewed: 8/19/2026

Revised: 8/19/2026