Professional Licensure and State Authorization Process Guide

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements...................................................................................................................I DISCLAIMER................................................................................................................................II Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1 Professional Licensure...............................................................................................................2 Licensure vs. Certification......................................................................................................... 2 Professional Licensure Disclosures ........................................................................................... 2 34 CFR 668.43(a) (5) (v) – General Disclosures................................................................... 2 34 CFR 668.43(c) – Direct Disclosures .................................................................................. 3 34 CFR 600.9(c) – State Authorization ................................................................................. 4 Institutional Location Policy.......................................................................................................4 Student Location Key Points................................................................................................. 5 Responsibility of Students...................................................................................................... 5 University Transfer.................................................................................................................... 5 State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement............................................................................6 National Council for State Authorization................................................................................ 6 State Portal Entity....................................................................................................................... 7 Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation..............................................................7 SARA’s Impact on Programs Leading to Licensure ............................................................... 8 Mississippi Community College Review Process ....................................................................8 Community College Programs Leading to Licensure .......................................................... 8 Timeline....................................................................................................................................... 9 Definitions ................................................................................................................................11 Appendix A: Licensure Program Liaison................................................................................12 Appendix B: Programs Leading to Licensure ........................................................................14 Appendix C: Sample Direct Disclosure Statements..............................................................16 Has Not Made a Determination............................................................................................ 16 Negative Determination ........................................................................................................ 17 Appendix D: Professional Licensure Board Email Template.................................................18 Question: Educational Requirements for Licensure............................................................. 18 Appendix E: Professional Licensure Disclosure Template ....................................................19

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