MS HB1167

Allows applicants for marriage and family therapy licenses to hold a master's or doctoral degree in marriage, couple and family counseling from a CACREP-accredited institution, in addition to existing COAMFTE-accredited degree requirements.

Requires clinical practicum to meet accreditation requirements of either COAMFTE or CACREP programs for both full marriage and family therapy licenses and associate licenses.

Removes the previous requirement of a minimum of 300 client contact hours during clinical practicum for associate licensees, replacing it with the standard accreditation requirements.

Maintains all other existing requirements including two years of supervised experience, 100 hours of supervision, passing the national examination, and criminal background clearance.

Takes effect July 1, 2024.