I oppose this measure as it over-emphasizes CACREP standards and accreditation. Many different types of programs prepare well-educated and effective counselors, not just CACREP. There is no evidence that CACREP educated counselors are more effective or better prepared than counselors who graduate from other programs. Requiring licensed counselors who did not graduate from CACREP programs show 7 more years of experience than their peers who graduated from programs accredited by CACREP unnecessarily restricts qualified providers.

I strongly oppose this proposal.