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All students have the right to

Be respected and treated with dignity A physically and emotionally safe, inclusive and healthy school environment Equitable access to a school counseling program and to school counselors who support students from all backgrounds and circumstances Information and support to enhance self-development and affirmation within one’s group identities Information on how college, career and technical school, military, workforce and other postsecondary options can impact their educational choices and future opportunities Privacy to the greatest extent possible, which at times may be limited by school counselors’ balance of other interests (e.g., best interests of students, safety of others, parental rights) and adherence to laws, policies and ethical standards