The bill authorizes a licensure by endorsement for marriage and family therapists in Arkansas, amending Arkansas Code 17-27-308. It allows the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling to waive formal examination requirements for candidates who are already licensed or certified in another state, provided that the standards in the candidate's state are comparable to those in Arkansas.
Additionally, the bill outlines specific criteria for issuing a licensure by endorsement to applicants. These criteria include the requirement that the applicant's license from another state must be in good standing, that they do not have any disqualifying criminal offenses, and that there are no pending complaints or investigations against them in any jurisdiction.