# Education (GED)

## Title 6. Teachers and Other Personnel

### Subtitle 7. Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board

#### Section 6-704.1

(a)

  (1) This subsection does not apply to an individual authorized to provide school counseling in the State under Sec.Sec. 10-14A-03 and 10-14B-03 of the State Government Article.

  (2) On or before July 1, 2016, the Board shall require a certificate holder applying for renewal of a certificate as a school counselor to have obtained training in, by a method determined by the Board, the knowledge and skills required to understand and respond to the social, emotional, and personal development of students, including knowledge and skills relating to:

    (i) The recognition of indicators of mental illness and behavioral distress, including depression, trauma, violence, youth suicide, and substance abuse; and

    (ii) The identification of professional resources to help students in crisis.

(b) The training required under subsection (a) of this section shall be commensurate with the duties of a school counselor and may exceed the training required of other school personnel under Sec. 6-122 of this title.

(c) The Board shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.

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Md. Code Ann., Educ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)