N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-44.3: Role of school counselor.

3. a. It shall be the role of a school counselor to:

(1) recognize and respond to the need for mental health services that promote social and emotional wellness and development for all students; and

(2) design and deliver a comprehensive program for school counseling that promotes the achievement of students.

b. Each school counselor employed by a school district, charter school, or renaissance school project shall provide appropriate school counseling services that shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) addressing needs relating to the academic, career, social, and emotional development of all students;

(2) individual student academic planning and goal setting;

(3) school counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards;

(4) short-term counseling of students;

(5) referrals for long-term services and supports;

(6) collaboration with families, teachers, administrators, and community members that fosters student success;

(7) attending, when appropriate, individualized education program (IEP) meetings and other student-focused meetings; and

(8) data analysis to identify student issues, needs, and challenges.

L.2025, c.133, s.3.