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Pennsylvania considers temporary fix for compact barriers

Posted In: Mobility,

Sep 26

A bill under consideration in Pennsylvania would allow licensing boards to create 3-year temporary regulations in order to fully implement...

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Law Society of Ontario annual report released

Posted In: Continuing Competence, Cultural Competence, Reducing Barriers to, Technology,

Sep 26

The Law Society of Ontario has released their annual report, highlighting several initiatives: LSO Connects communications platform for...

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New Jersey establishes background cheks for newly regulated professions

Posted In: Entry to Practice, Reg of New Professions,

Sep 26

A new bill in New Jersey establishes background check requirements for applied behavioral analysts, art therapists, dieticians, and nutritionists....

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CLEAR Welcomes Our New Members of September 2024!

Posted In: CLEAR News,

Sep 24

We strive to bring together the regulatory community and by doing so we are welcoming our new CLEAR members!

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Programs seek to address inequalities in architecture field

Posted In: Diversity, Entry to Practice,

Sep 18

Summer programs through the National Association for Minority Architects, particularly the NOMA Future Faces and the HBCU Professional Development...

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Complaints raising awareness of discrimination in real estate appraisals

Posted In: Discr in Regulation, Education & Training,

Sep 18

Complaints submitted to the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Rel Estate Appraisers are bringing awareness to cases of racial discrimination in...

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New pathway proposed for US CPA licensure

Posted In: Alt Pathways to Licensure,

Sep 18

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) have proposed a...

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Jordan implements online licensure for health professionals

Posted In: Technology,

Sep 18

The Jordanian Ministry of Health has completed the automation of licensing services for 54 health professions, allowing Jordanian health...

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Texas considers state instead of national exam for psychologists

Posted In: Examination Issues, Workforce/Access Shortage,

Sep 18

Texas is leading an initiative to streamline the certification process for mental health professionals, proposing a state-administered exam that...

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WV considers universal licensure recognition and expanded scope of practice

Posted In: Mobility, Reducing Barriers to, Scope of Practice,

Sep 11

West Virginia lawmakers began reviewing occupational licensing reform and scope of practice at legislative interim meetings in Parkersburg. The...

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Kenya considers regulation of banking professionals

Posted In: Reg of New Professions, Regulation by Country,

Sep 11

A proposed bill in Kenya, "The Institute of Bankers Bill 2024," seeks to establish the Institute of Bankers to regulate, certify, and license...

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UAE to implement unified licensing process for health professionals

Posted In: Mobility, Regulation by Country,

Sep 11

Starting October 12, 2024, the UAE will implement a unified process for licensing healthcare professionals across the country. This new system will...

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