SB 234 – Requires an applicant for a marital and family therapist license to show a master's or doctoral degree from a Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy accredited program

• Sponsor: Wasson
• LR Number: 1016S.01T
• Committee: Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections
• Last Action: 5/17/2013 - Signed by Governor
• Journal Page: S2426
• Effective Date: August 28, 2013
• House Handler: Burlison

Current Bill Summary

SB 234 - This act provides that, for the purposes of licensure, a marital and family therapist applicant must present evidence of a master's or doctoral degree in marital and family therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education, or from an equivalent institution accredited by a body recognized by the United States Department of Education.

This act is identical to HB 516 (2013).

JESSICA BAKER