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American Society of Landscape Architects launches racial and gender equity program

Posted In: Diversity, Education & Training, Entry to Practice,

Jun 1

The American Association of Landscape Architects has launched the Women of Color Licensure Advancement Program to "support women of color in their...

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FSMB updates medical misinformation policy

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Regulation in Emergency, Social Media&Regulation, Standards of Practice,

May 25

The Federation of State Medical Boards has updated its "Professional Expectations Regarding Medical Misinformation and Disinformation." In July...

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Telehealth legislation tracker tool

Posted In: Telemedicine,

May 25

Manatt Health has developed a tool for tracking federal and state telehealth legislation during the COVID-19 pandemic. An executive summary is...

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Kentucky: law for military professional license

Posted In: Mobility, Reducing Barriers to,

May 25

A new law in Kentucky is aimed at easing licensure burdens for military families. HB 91 waives licensing fees and renewal fees for military...

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Louisiana: bill for out-of-state license recognition

Posted In: Entry to Practice, Mobility, Reducing Barriers to,

May 25

The Louisiana Senate has approved a bill to allow licensing boards to recognize professional licenses from other states if the license is...

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States expand which professionals can provide abortion services

Posted In: Scope of Practice, Workforce/Access Shortage,

May 17

Several states have expanded or are expanding the list of healthcare professionals who can provide abortion services. With the possibility of Roe...

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Oklahoma signs law regarding criminal history

Posted In: Entry to Practice, Reducing Barriers to,

May 17

Oklahoma's governor has signed a law requiring certain licensing boards, when reviewing applications of those with criminal history, to consider...

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Michigan considers reinstating dietitian and nutritionist licensure

Posted In: Entry to Practice, Reg of New Professions,

May 17

In 2014, the Michigan legislature repealed the licensure requirement for dietitians and nutritionists. A bill introduced in teh Senate and...

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Connecticut: bill passed regarding applicants with prior convictions

Posted In: Discr in Regulation, Entry to Practice, Reducing Barriers to,

May 10

A bill that passed both the House and Senate in Connecticut now awaits the governor's signature. The bill would require licensing agencies to...

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North Carolina considers consolidation and compact participation

Posted In: Consolidation Proposals, Mobility,

May 10

The Administrative Procedure Oversight Committee of the North Carolina General Assembly has considered a proposal to consolidate the Acupuncture...

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Update: minimum wage for articling students in Ontario

Posted In: Education & Training, Entry to Practice, Reducing Barriers to,

May 10

The Law Society of Ontario has voted to implement a mandatory minimum wage for articling students (with a narrow margin of 25 in favor, 24 opposed...

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Pennsylvania expiring licensing waivers

Posted In: Regulation in Emergency,

May 4

The Pennsylvania Department of State has announced that all licensing waivers enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic will expire by June 30, lacking...

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