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GA SB128
Bill
Status
Passed
4/21/2014
Primary Sponsor
Francis Millar
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AI Summary
- Amends the definition of "marriage and family therapy" in Georgia Code Section 43-10A-3 to explicitly include "diagnoses" as a core function of the specialty, alongside evaluating and treating emotional and mental problems
- Expands the definition to clarify that marriage and family therapy encompasses evaluating, diagnosing, and treating cognitive, affective, or behavioral conditions within the context of marital and family systems
- Changes the recognizing body for the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education from the United States Department of Education to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
- Sponsored by Senators Millar of the 40th and Unterman of the 45th districts and passed the Georgia Senate
Legislative Description
Professional Counselors; revise definitions relating to marriage and family therapy
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2014
Full Bill Text
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