California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 13.7 — Board of Behavioral SciencesArticle 1 — AdministrationSection 4990.18
It is the intent of the Legislature that the board employ its resources for each and all of the following functions:
(a) The licensure of marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, professional clinical counselors, and educational psychologists.
(b) The development and administration of licensure examinations and examination procedures consistent with prevailing standards for the validation and use of licensing and certification tests. Examinations shall measure knowledge and abilities demonstrably important to the safe, effective practice of the profession.
(c) Enforcement of laws designed to protect the public from incompetent, unethical, or unprofessional practitioners.
(d) Consumer education.
Notes
Establishes legislative intent only that the board use its resources to license marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, professional clinical counselors, and educational psychologists; develop and administer valid licensure examinations measuring knowledge and abilities important to safe and effective practice; enforce public-protection laws; and educate consumers.
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