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MI HB5944
Bill
Status
11/12/2014
Primary Sponsor
Thomas McMillin
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AI Summary
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Corrects grammatical errors by changing "masters" to "master's" in professional counselor licensure requirements (sections 18107 and 18111).
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Adds new section 18108 prohibiting the board from approving counseling education programs unless they have written policies protecting students from exclusion or discrimination for refusing to provide counseling that violates their religious beliefs.
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Prevents the board from requiring education program accreditation by agencies that will not accredit programs with student religious conscience protection policies.
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Makes section 18108 protections applicable to the board's approval standards for both professional counselor licenses and limited professional counselor licenses.
Legislative Description
Occupations; advisors and counselors; counseling education program required for licensure; limit approval of programs that do not protect a student's religious belief. Amends secs. 18107 & 18111 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18107 & 333.18111) & adds sec. 18108.
Health, occupations
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 11/13/2014
11/13/2014