S.B. 2647 Summary

• Amends Section 453D-7 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to modify practicum experience requirements for mental health counselor licensure.

• Changes practicum requirement from three semester hours or five quarter hours per academic term to a total of six semester hours or ten quarter hours across at least two academic terms, while maintaining 300 hours of supervised client contact.

• Removes the "per academic term" limitation to accommodate different coursework structures and educational program designs.

• Takes effect on July 1, 2018.