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The following goals and objectives will be presented to the Board for final approval.  \nLicensing Goal  \nApply licensing standards to protect consumers and allow reasonable and timely access to the profession.  \nLicensing Objectives  \n2.1 Improve website tools and resources to support applicants and registrants by providing clear concise, and ADA-compliant information.  \n2.2 Reduce the average processing times for license and registration applications by leveraging technological solutions and staffing efficiencies.  \n2.3 Assess application fees with consideration for equity and long-term fiscal solvency.  \n2.4 Update and streamline the licensure requirements.  \nExamination Goal  \nAdminister fair, valid, comprehensive, culturally responsive, and relevant licensing examinations.  \nExamination Objectives  \n3.1 Review exam eligibility timelines to identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of the licensure process.  \n3.2 Improve recruitment efforts to build a broader, more diverse, and inclusive pool of  \nsubject matter experts for exam development.  \n3.3 Improve exam information and resources to establish expectations and assist applicants through the exam process.  \n3.4 Discuss implementing the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB) national examination.  \nThese objectives and tasks remain preliminary until the Board adopts its new strategic plan, which is expected in August 2026. Once adopted, Board staff will develop specific tasks to help the Committee achieve its objectives and support the Board’s broader goals. Attached is a draft version of the Workforce Committee Goals Status Report.  \nAttachment  \nAttachment A: Workforce Development Committee Goals Status Report  \n\n| LICENSING |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 2.1 Objective Tasks | REF \\# | STATUS | DUE DATE |\n| Implement an online process for supervision documentation and submittal. | 2.1.1 | In Progress | Jul -Sept\u003Cbr>2028 |\n| Create short form videos that explain the application process step by step. | 2.1.2 | Not Started | Jan-Mar\u003Cbr>2027 |\n| Create short form videos that answer questions about the licensure process. | 2.1.3 | Not Started | Jan-Mar\u003Cbr>2027 |\n| Explore the use of chatbots to provide real-time responses to questions. | 2.1.4 | Not Started | Oct-Dec\u003Cbr>2026 |\n| Review and update existing guidance materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency. | 2.1.5 | Not Started | Oct-Dec\u003Cbr>2026 |\n| 2.2 Objective Tasks | REF \\# | STATUS | DUE DATE |\n| Transition AMFT registration applications online | 2.2.1 | In Progress | Jul -Sept\u003Cbr>2026 |\n| Transition ASW registrations applications online | 2.2.2 | Not Started | Oct-Dec\u003Cbr>2026 |\n| Transition APCC registration applications online | 2.2.3 | Not Started | Oct-Dec\u003Cbr>2026 |\n| Transition LMFT licensure applications online | 2.2.4 | Not Started | Apr-Jun\u003Cbr>2027 |\n| Transition LCSW licensure applications online | 2.2.5 | Not Started | Apr-Jun\u003Cbr>2027 |\n| Transition LPCC licensure applications online | 2.2.6 | Not Started | Apr-Jun\u003Cbr>2027 |\n| Transition LEP licensure applications online | 2.2.7 | Not Started | Apr-Jun\u003Cbr>2027 |\n| 2.3 Objective Tasks | REF \\# | STATUS | DUE DATE |\n| Implement 2026 fee reduction | 2.3.1 | In Progress | Jul -Sept\u003Cbr>2026 |\n| Conduct a fee analysis | 2.3.2 | Not Started | Jan-Mar\u003Cbr>2028 |\n| Pursue regulatory or statutory amendments to establish new fees if appropriate. | 2.3.3 | Not Started | Oct-Dec\u003Cbr>2028 |\n| Implement amended fee structure before July 2030 | 2.3.4 | Not Started | Oct-Dec\u003Cbr>2029 |\n| Explore possible initiatives the B","cbCaiiyvOzWw4ofj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiyvOzWw4ofj","pdf",1149934,"English","# Licensing\n## Licensing Goal\n## Licensing Objectives\n# Examination\n## Examination Goal\n## Examination Objectives\n# Attachment A: Workforce Development Committee Goals Status Report\n## Licensing Tasks\n## Examination Tasks","[{\"question\":\"What licensing goal is outlined for the Workforce Development Action Plan?\",\"answer\":\"Apply licensing standards to protect consumers and enable reasonable, timely access to the profession.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the plan propose improving licensing objectives such as application processing times?\",\"answer\":\"It emphasizes leveraging technological solutions and staffing efficiencies to reduce average processing times.\"},{\"question\":\"What examination-related steps are included in the plan before the Board adopts its new strategic plan?\",\"answer\":\"The memorandum lists preliminary objectives such as reviewing eligibility timelines, improving SME recruitment, enhancing exam information and resources, and discussing implementation of the AMFTRB national examination.\"}]","Workforce Development Action Plan - Memorandum - Update Regarding the Workforce Development Action Plan | PDF",1789990820,13]