policy
Arkansas Opened the Counseling Compact
Eligible licensed counselors can now seek privileges to practice across participating state lines.
Summary
Eligible licensed counselors can now seek privileges to practice across participating state lines.
Arkansas has begun granting privileges under the Counseling Compact, joining six states already operating the interstate pathway. The compact covers eligible counselors working in person or by telehealth; adoption alone is distinct from operational privilege-granting, and applicants still must meet the compact's requirements.
Why it matters
Eligible licensed counselors can now seek privileges to practice across participating state lines.
Limits and context
No additional limitation was separately recorded.
Key claims
Eligible licensed counselors can now seek privileges to practice across participating state lines.
Evidence: source-2026-07-31-017
Sources
- American Counseling Association via Newswise: Arkansas activates Counseling Compact privilegesAmerican Counseling Association · secondary reporting
Corrections
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