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Top 4 Things to know About the Counseling Compact

What is the Counseling Compact? The Counseling Compact is an agreement among states to legislatively recognize other states’ counseling licenses. Counselors may participate in the Compact if they: are licensed at the highest level. can ...

Arkansas Becomes Nineteenth State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines moves toward reality as Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed into law her state’s Counseling Compact legislation.  This milestone marks the nineteenth ...

Wyoming Becomes Eighteenth State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines moves toward reality as Governor Mark Gordon signed into law his state’s Counseling Compact legislation. This milestone marks the eighteenth state to sign the ...

Counseling Compact Commission: ACA Voted in as Ex-Officio Member

On October 26, during the Inaugural Meeting of the Counseling Compact Commission, the American Counseling Association (ACA) was voted on and approved as an ex-officio member of the Compact Commission. This role will allow ACA to have a voice at the ...

Delaware Becomes Seventeenth State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The American Counseling Association and licensed professional counselors nationwide are celebrating the signing of Delaware Senate Bill 257 in support of the Counseling Compact, which will authorize counselors to practice across state lines once enacted.

North Carolina Becomes Sixteenth State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The American Counseling Association and licensed professional counselors nationwide are celebrating the signing of North Carolina House Bill 791 in support of the Counseling Compact, which will authorize counselors to practice across state lines once ...

New Hampshire Becomes Fifteenth State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The American Counseling Association and licensed professional counselors nationwide are celebrating the signing of New Hampshire Senate Bill 397 in support of the Counseling Compact, which will authorize counselors to practice across state lines once ...

Colorado, Louisiana and Ohio Signs Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The American Counseling Association and licensed professional counselors nationwide are celebrating the latest signings in support of the Counseling Compact, which will authorize counselors to practice across state lines once enacted.

Tennessee Becomes Eleventh State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The American Counseling Association and licensed professional counselors nationwide are celebrating the signing of Tennessee State Bill 1027 in support of the Counseling Compact, which will authorize counselors to practice across state lines once enacted.

Nebraska Becomes Tenth State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The American Counseling Association and licensed professional counselors nationwide are celebrating the signing of Nebraska Legislative Bill 752 in support of the Counseling Compact, which will authorize counselors to practice across state lines once ...

Florida and Kentucky Become Eighth and Ninth States to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The American Counseling Association and licensed professional counselors nationwide are celebrating the signing of Florida House Bill 1521 and Kentucky House Bill 65 in support of the Counseling Compact, which will authorize counselors to practice ...

Maine Becomes Seventh State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The American Counseling Association and licensed professional counselors nationwide are celebrating the signing of Maine House Paper 1427 in support of the Counseling Compact, which will authorize counselors to practice across state lines once enacted.

Utah Becomes Sixth State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The American Counseling Association and licensed professional counselors nationwide are celebrating the signing of Utah State Bill 237 in support of the Counseling Compact, which will authorize counselors to practice across state lines once enacted.

West Virginia Becomes Fifth State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The American Counseling Association and licensed professional counselors nationwide are celebrating the signing of West Virginia State Bill 213 in support of the Counseling Compact, which will authorize counselors to practice across state lines once ...

Mississippi Becomes Fourth State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The American Counseling Association and licensed professional counselors nationwide are celebrating the signing of Mississippi House Bill 1056 in support of the Counseling Compact, which will authorize counselors to practice across state lines once ...

Alabama Becomes Third State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The American Counseling Association and licensed professional counselors nationwide are celebrating the signing of Alabama Senate Bill 99 in support of the Counseling Compact, which will authorize counselors to practice across state lines once enacted.

Maryland Becomes Second State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The American Counseling Association and licensed professional counselors nationwide are celebrating the signing of Maryland House Bill 736 in support of the Counseling Compact, which will authorize counselors to practice across state lines once enacted.

Georgia Becomes First State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The American Counseling Association and licensed professional counselors nationwide are celebrating the signing of Georgia House Bill 395 in support of the Counseling Compact, which will authorize counselors to practice across state lines once enacted.

Maryland State Legislators Pass Counseling Compact Bill

Grassroots efforts by local professional counselors are lauded for the success. The Counseling Compact, which allows counseling practice across state lines, is in effect when ten states enact the legislation. Maryland is the second state to pass ...

Georgia State Legislators Pass Counseling Compact Bill

Grassroots efforts by local professional counselors are lauded for the success. The Counseling Compact, which allows counseling practice across state lines, is in effect when ten states enact the legislation.