§ 4605. Vocational and educational guidance. 1. The board of
education of each school district or board of cooperative educational
services may employ qualified persons for the purpose of providing
vocational and educational guidance for minors. Such vocational and
educational guidance service and the qualifications of the counselors
employed for such work shall be approved by the commissioner.

2. The board of education of each school district or board of
cooperative educational services may establish, conduct and maintain as
a part of the public school system a guidance bureau which shall perform
such of the following duties as may be determined by such board:

a. Providing information and counsel for pupils regarding educational
and occupational opportunities.

b. Providing employment and follow-up services for minors in
cooperation with existing public agencies.

c. Conducting research studies of pupils and the local educational and
occupational opportunities in cooperation with existing public agencies.

d. Assisting in the organization of courses of study dealing with
educational and occupational opportunities for use in the schools and in
teaching and supervising such courses.

e. Organizing and conducting a counseling service in the schools to
assist pupils in the formation of their educational and vocational
plans.

f. Cooperating with other staff members to advance the educational and
occupational progress of pupils.