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State-by-state analysis of laws and administrative rules was also conducted to add to the survey data, especially for the jurisdictions that did not submit information in response to our request.  \nEvery effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented here, but, due to the complexity of laws and regulations, and the frequency with which state regulations can and do change, we cannot guarantee that this report is completely without error.  \nReaders are encouraged to bring any errors, omissions, or changes to our attention. For any questions or corrections regarding this chart, please contact:  \nAmerican Counseling Association  \nEthics and Professional Standards  \n6101 Stevenson Avenue  \nSuite 600  \nAlexandria, VA 22304  \nWeb site: [www.counseling.org](www.counseling.org)  \nU. S. toll-free: 800/347-6647, x314 / DC area: 703/823-9800, x314  \nFax: 703/823-3760  \nE-mail: [ethics@counseling.org](ethics@counseling.org)  \nFor additional information, clarification or interpretation of any of the laws and regulations summarized in this report, please contact the appropriate state licensing board.  \nEditor: Erin T. Shifflett, MLA, M.Ed.  \nACA Director, Ethics and Professional Standards  \nSpecial acknowledgement:  \nDebbie Johnson, Administrative Assistant, Professional Affairs Eriq Ocampo, Research Specialist  \nCopyright©2016 by the American Counseling Association.  \nAmerican Counseling Association  \n6101 Stevenson Avenue—Suite 600  \nAlexandria, VA 22304 (800) 347-6647  \n[www.counseling.org](www.counseling.org)  \nAmerican Counseling Association  \nTable of Contents  \nIntroduction: State Licensing of Professional Counselors..............................................................3  \nWhat’s New for 2016 .......................................................................................................................7  \nDistance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media .....................................................................9  \nLicensure Chart .............................................................................................................................. 11  \nAbbreviations .................................................................................................................................70  \nAppendix A ....................................................................................................................................72  \nClinical Supervisor Requirements  \nAppendix B ....................................................................................................................................83  \nProfessional Associations  \nRegional Accrediting Organizations  \nProfessional Accrediting Organizations  \nNational Certification Organizations  \nInternational Counseling Associations  \nAppendix C ....................................................................................................................................87  \nAccreditation, Licensure, and Certification Defined  \nConfidentiality/Privileged Communication  \nAppendix D ....................................................................................................................................90  \nState Licensure Renewal Requirements  \nAppendix E .................................................................................................................................. 101  \nLicensure by Endorsement, Licensure by Reciprocity, and Portability  \nState Requirements for Out-of-State Applicants  \nAppendix F................................................................................................................................... 120  \nPractice Act / Title Act Chart  \nYear Original Certification/Licensure Law Passed  \nState Counselor Counts  \nAppendix G ............................................................","cbCaigNPQ7ghgl8O","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigNPQ7ghgl8O","pdf",8888412,167,"English","# Introduction: State Licensing of Professional Counselors\n# What’s New for 2016\n# Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media\n# Licensure Chart\n# Abbreviations\n# Appendix A\n## Clinical Supervisor Requirements\n# Appendix B\n## Professional Associations\n## Regional Accrediting Organizations\n## Professional Accrediting Organizations\n## National Certification Organizations\n## International Counseling Associations\n# Appendix C\n## Accreditation, Licensure, and Certification Defined\n## Confidentiality/Privileged Communication\n# Appendix D\n## State Licensure Renewal Requirements\n# Appendix E\n## Licensure by Endorsement, Licensure by Reciprocity, and Portability\n## State Requirements for Out-of-State Applicants\n# Appendix F\n## Practice Act / Title Act Chart\n## State Counselor Counts\n# Appendix G\n## States That Have Adopted the ACA Code of Ethics\n# Appendix H\n## Scope of Practice","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of state licensure for professional counselors?\",\"answer\":\"States establish licensure or certification standards to protect public safety. 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