Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Administrative Rules for Marriage and Family Therapy – General Rules  
Rule Set 2020-125 LR  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Monday, September 20, 2021  
01:00 PM  
G. Mennen Williams Building Auditorium  
525 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan  
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public  
comments on proposed changes to the Marriage and Family Therapy – General Rules rule set.  
The proposed revisions to the rules supply conditions related to consent, scope of practice, and standard  
of care for telehealth services, update educational standards, incorporate the recent legislative changes  
that allow licensure by endorsement for individuals licensed in another state or a province of Canada,  
and revise the requirements for verification of licenses held in other jurisdictions.  
By authority conferred on the department in consultation with the board under MCL 333.16145, MCL  
333.16148, MCL 333.16901, MCL 333.16903, MCL 333.16909, and MCL 333.16913 and Executive  
Reorganization Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1 and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and  
445.2030. The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The  
proposed rules are published on the State of Michigan web site at http://www.michigan.gov/ARD and in  
the Michigan Register in the 9/15/2021 issue. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by  
mail or electronic transmission at the following address: BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov.  
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing or by mail or electronic mail at the  
following address until 9/20/2021 at 05:00PM.  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing– Boards and  
Committees Section P.O. Box 30670 Lansing, MI 48909-8170 Attention: Policy Analyst  
Email: BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing– Boards and  
Committees Section P.O. Box 30670 Lansing, MI 48909-8170 Attention: Policy Analyst  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the  
hearing is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available.  
Anyone needing assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 711- to make  
arrangements.  
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