& The South Carolina School Counselor Association
Leadership. Advocacy. Education.
If you'd like to join our Advocacy Committee or would like to bring an
Advocacy or Legislative topic to our attention, please contact us.
Advocacy
The SCCA has joined the Mental Health Insurance Reform Taskforce (MHIRTF). Read our statement here.
Insurance Parity Resources & Support: Insurance Parity Resources - Government Affairs and Public Policy.
WORKING WITH IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES AND UNDOCUMENTED INDIVIDUALS:
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American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - Know Your Rights: Immigrants’ Rights
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Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) - Know Your Rights Information on ICE Raids collection of Know Your Rights resources to help prepare parents, community members, and attorneys on ICE raids
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National Immigrant Justice Center - Know Your Rights has know your rights resources for various immigration related situations
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Network for Public Health Law - Undocumented Immigrant and Patient Privacy Laws issue brief explores relevant federal and state health privacy laws and how they apply to undocumented immigrants.
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Supporting Students and Families Amid Immigration Policy Changes
SPORTS COUNSELING:
The "Southeast Division of Sport & Performance Counseling" is up and running! Dr. David Schary has drafted the by-laws for this division which was approved by the SCCA Executive Board in spring 2025! Want to get some more information or join the SDSPC? Email us at southcarolinacounselingassoc@gmail.com!
SCCA is also looking to become a credentialed provider through the SC Department of Ed for teacher renewal credits, we are looking to 1) host a virtual workshop in the summer, and 2) attend the SC Education + Business Summit (SCEBS) with a breakout session and exhibitor table. The deadline for the SCEBS is May 01, approval for this venture and funding will be up for discussion at the board meeting.
The South Carolina Coalition for Safer Schools
Advocacy Committee
The Advocacy Committee is responsible for monitoring, reviewing, and taking appropriate action in consultation with the President, regarding state legislation and regulations that affect counseling.
Federal legislation and regulation will also be monitored by the Advocacy Committee, with action as appropriate in concert with the American Counseling Association.
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