SB 51

Relating to the licensing of marriage and family therapists, marriage and family therapist associates, professional counselors, professional counselor associates, and social workers, including certain out-of-state applicants.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

SB 51 amends the licensing requirements for marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers, including out-of-state applicants. It establishes qualifications, processes for recognizing equivalent credentials and experience, and provisions for waiving certain examination requirements for applicants with substantial out-of-state practice experience. The bill also modifies the oversight responsibilities of relevant boards and councils.

Author

Judith Zaffirini

Co-Author

Carol Alvarado

Contact the Author

Sen. Judith Zaffirini

Capitol Phone:

(512) 463-0121

Capitol Office:

CAP 1E.13

E-Mail:

[email protected]

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