According to the ASCA Ethical Standards, there does not appear to be a definite answer to the question of whether a school counselor is required to get permission from a student's parents or caregivers to engage in a counseling relationship.

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The ASCA Ethical Standards emphasize the importance of confidentiality and the counselor's professional judgment, but they do not explicitly require parental permission for counseling, leaving it to the counselor's discretion based on the situation and local laws.

According to the ASCA Ethical Standards, There Does Not Appear