SB 333
Board of Examiners in Counseling rule relating to licensed professional counselor license renewal and continuing professional education requirements
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
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- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill authorizes the Board of Examiners in Counseling to create and enforce rules regarding the renewal process and continuing education requirements for licensed professional counselors in West Virginia. Specifically, it builds upon existing rules (27 CSR 03) to ensure counselors maintain their licenses by completing required professional development. The Board is directed to modify the existing rule to align with the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee’s feedback and then re-file it for approval.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Board of Examiners in Counseling to create rules.
- Focuses on licensed professional counselor license renewal.
- Addresses continuing professional education requirements.
- Requires the Board to incorporate feedback from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
- Relates to 27 CSR 03, the existing rule on this topic.
Who is affected
- Licensed Professional Counselors in West Virginia
- The Board of Examiners in Counseling
- Individuals seeking to renew their counseling licenses
Notable changes
- Formalizes the Board’s authority to establish renewal and continuing education rules.
- Mandates alignment with the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee’s recommendations.
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