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Arkansas Opened the Counseling Compact

Eligible licensed counselors can now seek privileges to practice across participating state lines.

Published Updated Story ID: mp-2026-07-31-015
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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

  1. Eligible licensed counselors can now seek privileges to practice across participating state lines.

    Evidence: source-2026-07-31-017

Sources

  1. American Counseling Association via Newswise: Arkansas activates Counseling Compact privilegesAmerican Counseling Association · secondary reporting

Corrections

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