On page 1, line 15, of the Introduced bill, after "program " insert "on or "
On page 2, line 20, of the Introduced bill, delete " 5" and insert " 7"
On page 3, line 1, of the Introduced bill, after "program" insert " on or"
On page 4, line 26, of the Introduced bill, delete " 5" and insert " 7"
On page 4, after line 26, of the Introduced bill, insert: "
Section 5. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 36-32:
The board shall implement procedures for the completion of a state and federal fingerprint-based criminal background check for a licensee seeking to participate in the counseling licensure compact adopted by section 7 of this Act. The licensee must pay any fee for the cost of fingerprinting or conducting the background check."
On page 4, after line 26, of the Introduced bill, insert: "
Section 6. That a NEW SECTION be added to title 36:
An individual licensed as a professional counselor, in accordance with § 36-32-64, or a professional counselor--mental health, in accordance with § 36-32-65, before July 1, 2024, or an individual practicing under a board-approved plan of supervision in accordance with chapter 36-32 before July 1, 2024, is eligible to participate in the counseling licensure compact adopted by section 7 of this Act."