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GA HB1599
Professions and businesses; education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy; revise provisions
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Introduced
03/25/2022
03/25/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing provisions regarding professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to revise provisions relating to education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill revises the education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy in Georgia. It updates the coursework requirements for associate marriage and family therapists to align with the standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education. It also adjusts the minimum number of direct clinical contact hours and supervision hours required for both associate and full marriage and family therapist licensure. Additionally, the bill expands the eligible degree programs that can be considered for licensure, including clinical counseling, clinical social work, and other allied professions, as long as they include coursework equivalent to a marriage and family therapy degree program by July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 03/29/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/210441 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63088 |
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