HB 4287
Relating to authorizing the Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensed professional counselor license renewal and continuing professional education requirements.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill authorizes the Board of Examiners in Counseling to create a rule outlining the requirements for renewing licenses and completing continuing education for licensed professional counselors in West Virginia. The rule, currently detailed in 27 CSR 03, has been modified based on feedback from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. This legislation ensures the Board has the authority to establish and enforce these professional development standards for counselors.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a rule.
- The rule addresses licensed professional counselor license renewal.
- The rule addresses continuing professional education requirements.
- The rule is based on existing regulations detailed in 27 CSR 03.
- The rule has been reviewed and modified by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
Who is affected
- Licensed Professional Counselors
- Board of Examiners in Counseling
- Individuals seeking to renew their counseling licenses
Notable changes
- Formalizes the Board’s authority to create rules regarding license renewal and continuing education.
- Reflects modifications to the rule based on Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee feedback.
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Primary sponsor
D. Smith
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