HB1419

Domestic violence education; require for persons licensed to provide mental health services.

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Requires mental health professionals to complete domestic violence education for licensure and renewal.

Mississippi HB1419 mandates that licensed professional counselors, psychologists, social workers, and marriage and family therapists complete three credit hours of graduate-level courses related to domestic violence before receiving a license. Additionally, these professionals must complete two hours of continuing education credits relating to domestic violence as a condition of license renewal. The bill outlines specific qualifications and requirements for each profession, including educational degrees, supervised experience, and passing relevant examinations.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 16

House

Referred To Public Health and Human Services