This proposed policy is deeply problematic and not in the interests of either the counseling profession or of Florida citizens. The counseling profession has a multiplicity of programs with varied accreditations. There is no empirical evidence that one is superior to another. Therefore, there is no rational argument for giving such extreme priority (3 years vs 10) to graduates of CACREP programs. This is simply a power grab by one segment of the profession, not a policy in the public interest.