Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Administrative Rules for Counseling - General Rules  
Rule Set 2020-33 LR  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Tuesday, September 22, 2020  
01:00 PM  
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom pursuant to Executive Order 2020-132.  
for Video Connection: 125171 Phone number: 888-684-8852 Conference Code for audio connection:  
335451  
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public  
comments on proposed changes to the Counseling - General Rules rule set.  
The proposed rules clarify definitions and the meaning of terms used in the rules; update higher  
institution educational program accreditation standards; update CACREP accreditation standards; clarify  
the educational training program requirements for applicants who are graduates of both CACREP and  
non-CACREP accredited programs; provide a date of promulgation for the human trafficking rule; add  
the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) as an approved examination for  
licensure; clarify the requirements for attainment of supervised experience as it relates to experience  
gained in the immediate physical presence of the supervisor; establish a rule for renewal of licenses; and  
update requirements for supplying counseling supervision.  
MCL 333.16141, 333.16145, 333.16148, 333.16201, 333.18101, 333.18106, 333.18107, and 333.18111,  
as well as Executive Reorganization Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1, 2008-4, and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501,  
445.2001, 445.2011, 445.2025, and 445.2030. These rules will take effect Immediately after filing with  
the Secretary of State. The rules are published on the Michigan Government web site at  
rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic transmission at the following address:  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing–Boards and  
Committees Section  
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  
Comments on the rules may be made in person at the hearing or by mail or electronic mail until  
9/22/2020 at 05:00PM.  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, in  
accessible buildings with handicap parking available. Anyone needing assistance to take part in the  
hearings due to disability may call 711- to make arrangements.  
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