New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 447: Relates to requiring guidance counselors in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior high and senior high school
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 447 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to requiring guidance counselors in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior high and senior high school. Primary sponsor: Andrew Gounardes (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires at least one full-time guidance counselor to be employed in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior and senior high school throughout the state; sets duties of guidance counselors.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Gounardes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Jeremy Cooney | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 56 |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Jessica Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION