The bill, S. 349, is a joint resolution that seeks to approve the regulations set forth by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation's Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Specifically, it pertains to Regulation Document Number 5334, which aims to amend R.36-15 to align the language with existing statutes. The resolution also indicates that the Board intends to review and update Chapter 36 to meet current standards and requirements for Psycho-Educational Specialists, particularly concerning regulations R.36-13, R.36-17, and R.36-25.

The resolution will take effect upon approval by the Governor, and it follows a Notice of Drafting that was published in the State Register on April 26, 2024. This legislative action is part of the ongoing efforts to ensure that the regulations governing these professions are up-to-date and in compliance with statutory requirements.