South Carolina H3524 amends certification requirements for crime victim service providers.

South Carolina H3524 amends the Department of Crime Victim Services Training, Provider Certification, and Statistical Analysis. It revises the definition of "victim service provider" to exclude mental health clinicians licensed in the state. The bill also mandates that crime victim service providers, employed after the effective date, must complete basic certification requirements and meet annual continuing education to maintain certification. Those employed on the effective date are exempt from basic certification but must still meet continuing education requirements.

South Carolina H3524 amends certification requirements for crime victim service providers.

South Carolina H3524 amends the Department of Crime Victim Services Training, Provider Certification, and Statistical Analysis. It revises the definition of "victim service provider" to exclude mental health clinicians licensed in the state. The bill also mandates that crime victim service providers, employed after the effective date, must complete basic certification requirements and meet annual continuing education to maintain certification. Those employed on the effective date are exempt from basic certification but must still meet continuing education requirements.