ID H0350

Revises licensure requirements for licensed associate marriage and family therapists to require a master's degree or higher in marriage and family therapy or related field approved by the board, plus completion of a supervised clinical practicum as part of the graduate program.

Simplifies the educational requirements by replacing detailed curriculum specifications with board-approved equivalent course of study, while maintaining minimum competency standards in six core areas: marriage and family studies, marriage and family therapy, human development, psychological and mental health competency, professional ethics and identity, and research.

Requires licensed associate marriage and family therapists to pass a board-approved written examination and submit an application with required fees.

Revises licensure requirements for licensed marriage and family therapists to include postgraduate supervised experience of 3,000 hours with a minimum of 200 hours of direct supervision, provided by approved licensed professionals with at least 5 years of experience.

Maintains prohibition on licensure for individuals whose license, certification, or registration has been revoked or suspended unless the revocation or suspension period is completed and the board determines acceptable rehabilitation has occurred.