Reducing Barriers to

Reducing Barriers to Licensure

Pennsylvania: concerns over new regulations for justice-impacted candidates

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

Mar 22

Legislation in Pennsylvania in December 2020 removed "good moral character" requirements for occupational licensure and requires state agencies to...

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NCSL: 2022 Occupational Licensing Trends

Posted In: Mobility, Reducing Barriers to, Sunrise Reviews, Sunset Reviews,

Mar 22

The National Conference of State Legislatures has released a report on key licensing trends in states' legislative efforts in 2022. Woker...

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Vermont considers Interstate Counseling Compact

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

Feb 8

The Vermont Office of Professional Regulation participated in a hearing before the House Committee on Health Care to advocate for Vermont's...

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US Health Organizations statement on DEI

Posted In: Administration, Compliance & Discipline, Continuing Competence, Discr in Regulation, Diversity, Education & Training, Implicit Bias in Reg, Reducing Barriers to,

Feb 2

Five US healthcare organizations (American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, American Pharmacists Assocaition, Braylock for His Kingdon...

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Pennsylvania: Military Occupational Crosswalk established

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

Feb 1

A new law in Pennsylvania aims to ease licensing burden for military service members, veterans, and spouses by waiving initial licensure fees,...

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Georgia may consider bill on criminal records

Posted In: Entry to Practice, Reducing Barriers to,

Jan 12

A bill planned to be introduced in Georgia based on Georgia Justice Project's criminal justice reform efforts would create guidelines for licensing...

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Regulatory changes come into effect in Ontario

Posted In: Continuing Competence, Reducing Barriers to, Regulatory Reform, Scope of Practice,

Jan 4

A number of regulatory changes have come into effect in Ontario as of January 1, 2023. Some highlights include the following: Professional...

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North Carolina: changes to teacher licensing

Posted In: Entry to Practice, Reducing Barriers to,

Nov 30

The North Carolina State Board of Education is set to adopt the Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission's "Blueprint for Action."...

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Virginia: proposal to reduce cosmetology training hours

Posted In: Education & Training, Reducing Barriers to,

Nov 30

Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation is proposing to reduce the number of training hours required for cosmetology...

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Virginia considers reduced cosmetology education hours

Posted In: Education & Training, Reducing Barriers to,

Oct 19

The Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology has voted to reduce the number of education hours required for licensure from 1,500 to 1,000. As...

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NMC considers English language requirements

Posted In: Education & Training, Examination Issues, Reducing Barriers to,

Sep 22

After a consultation with record-breaking response levels, the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the UK will vote on proposed changes to its...

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ASWB analyzes exam pass rates

Posted In: Discr in Regulation, Examination Issues, Implicit Bias in Reg, Reducing Barriers to,

Sep 22

The Association of Social Work Boards has released their 2022 Exam Pass Rate Analysis. The data indicates that exam volume has more than doubled...

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