As used in this subchapter:(1) 'Administrative activities' means activities that are not directly related to the comprehensive school counseling plan and are absent of any direct student services or interaction;(2) 'Direct services' means services that are provided through face-to-face contact with students, including without limitation:(A) Regular classroom guidance limited to forty-minute class sessions, not to exceed three (3) class sessions per day and not to exceed ten (10) class sessions per week;(B) Individual and group counseling;(C) Responsive services on behalf of students whose immediate personal concerns and problems put the student's academic, career, or social and emotional development at risk, including the administration of a risk assessment; and(D) Interventions for students who are: (i) At risk of dropping out of school; or(ii) Exhibiting dangerous behaviors, such as drug use, self-harm, or gang activity; and(3) 'Indirect services' means consultations between a student, a parent or legal guardian, school staff, and community agencies concerning a student's academic, career, and social and emotional needs.Added by Act 2019, No. 190,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.
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