School Counselor / Kansas
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Kansas School Counselor License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Provides academic and social-emotional counseling to students.

What the Kansas data shows for School Counselors

Kansas sets the entry bar for school counselors at board-approved training and a passing score on State School Counselor Exam (Praxis or equivalent), with 1 year of supervised work experience expected. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Kansas's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree in School Counseling".

The initial price tag is $82, and renewal costs $64 every 5 years. Maintaining the license requires 150 hours of continuing education per 5-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: State-specific reciprocity varies.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
49/100
School Counselor · Kansas

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training N/A
N/A
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B-
$82
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A+
$13/yr
$64 every 5 years
Continuing Education F
30.0 hrs/yr
150 hours every 5 years
Experience Required F
1 year
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Kansas

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree in School Counseling
Not specified
Exam Requirement
State School Counselor Exam (Praxis or equivalent)
Required
Initial License Fee
$82
Renewal Fee
$64
Renewal Cycle
Every 5 years
Continuing Education
150 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
1 year

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Kansas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for School Counselor in Kansas? ▼
In Kansas, the license path calls for, a passing score on State School Counselor Exam (Praxis or equivalent), and a $82 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a School Counselor in Kansas? ▼
Certification as a school counselor in Kansas means clearing the state's checklist plus 1 year of work experience, and a passing exam score. The Kansas licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my School Counselor license to Kansas from another state? ▼
School Counselor licenses generally reciprocate as follows: State-specific reciprocity varies. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Kansas licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Kansas require a background check for School Counselor licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for school counselor licensing in Kansas. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for School Counselor in Kansas? ▼
To stay licensed as a school counselor in Kansas, plan on 150 hours of continuing education per 5-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $64.

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What to do with this school counselor license

School Counselor in Kansas, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a school counselor-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Kansas's school counselor requirements compare to every other state before relocating. School Counselor in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state school counselor license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Kansas's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Kansas overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Kansas licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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