House Bill 7076 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, by introducing a new section that mandates local education agencies (LEAs) to employ one full-time licensed professional school counselor for every 250 students or one full-time position for the LEA and each public charter school within the LEA, whichever is greater. The bill ensures that each LEA and public charter school employs a licensed professional school counselor for each position funded under this provision. Additionally, the funds allocated for these positions are specified to be in addition to those allocated for the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA).

The bill clarifies that it does not appropriate funds, meaning that no funds will be obligated or spent unless specifically appropriated by the General Assembly. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2023, and will apply to the 2023-2024 school year and subsequent years.