N.Y. Education Law § 4605: Vocational and educational guidance

§ 4605. Vocational and educational guidance. 1. The board of

education of each school district or board of cooperative educational

services may employ qualified persons for the purpose of providing

vocational and educational guidance for minors. Such vocational and

educational guidance service and the qualifications of the counselors

employed for such work shall be approved by the commissioner.

2. The board of education of each school district or board of

cooperative educational services may establish, conduct and maintain as

a part of the public school system a guidance bureau which shall perform

such of the following duties as may be determined by such board:

a. Providing information and counsel for pupils regarding educational

and occupational opportunities.

b. Providing employment and follow-up services for minors in

cooperation with existing public agencies.

c. Conducting research studies of pupils and the local educational and

occupational opportunities in cooperation with existing public agencies.

d. Assisting in the organization of courses of study dealing with

educational and occupational opportunities for use in the schools and in

teaching and supervising such courses.

e. Organizing and conducting a counseling service in the schools to

assist pupils in the formation of their educational and vocational

plans.

f. Cooperating with other staff members to advance the educational and

occupational progress of pupils.