Bill > HB1052

This bill expands the qualifications for obtaining an initial license as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) by adding a third pathway to licensure. Currently, applicants can qualify by having either an associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field, with specific education and supervised work experience requirements. The new pathway allows individuals who hold an internationally certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor credential to become licensed by demonstrating 6,000 hours of supervised work experience. The bill also modifies the testing requirements, specifying that for applicants using the new international certification pathway, the licensing board cannot impose additional higher education requirements. This change aims to provide more flexibility in licensure and recognize international professional credentials in the field of alcohol and drug counseling. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving time for the licensing board and potential applicants to prepare for the new requirements.

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