| KAR # | Summary |
| 201 KAR 36:070 | This ordinary administrative regulation establishes the application, education, and examination requirements to qualify for licensure. This ordinary amendment requires that all applicants for licensure obtain a criminal background investigation from the KSP and FBI pursuant to 2026 HB 657, and for compliance with the requirements of the Counseling Compact and KRS 335.560. Currently, applicants submit a copy of their FBI background check along with the application, which practice did not meet Counseling Compact standards. The KSP background check is an additional requirement. Further, reference to an affidavit has been stricken to clean up the administrative regulation since that practice ceased more than two (2) years ago due to an amendment in February 2024. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Application, education, and examination requirements. | 7/15/2026 | sara.janes@ky.gov | 201 KAR 36 | 201 KAR 36 | 201 KAR 36 | 201 KAR 36 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 201 KAR 36:070E | This emergency administrative regulation establishes the application, education, and examination requirements to qualify for licensure. This emergency amendment requires that all applicants for licensure obtain a criminal background investigation from the KSP and FBI pursuant to 2026 HB 657, and for compliance with the requirements of the Counseling Compact and KRS 335.560. Currently, applicants submit a copy of their FBI background check along with the application, which practice did not meet Counseling Compact standards. The KSP background check is an additional requirement. Further, reference to an affidavit has been stricken to clean up the administrative regulation since that practice ceased more than two (2) years ago due to an amendment in February 2024. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Application, education, and examination requirements E. | 7/15/2026 | sara.janes@ky.gov | 201 KAR 36 | 201 KAR 36 | 201 KAR 36 | 201 KAR 36 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 201 KAR 36:072 | This ordinary administrative regulation establishes the procedure and requirements for licensure by reciprocity. This ordinary amendment requires that all applicants for licensure obtain a criminal background investigation from the KSP and FBI pursuant to 2026 HB 657, and for compliance with the requirements of the Counseling Compact and KRS 335.560. This includes applicants for initial licensure through a reciprocity agreement. Currently, applicants submit a copy of their FBI background check along with the application, which practice did not meet Counseling Compact standards. The KSP background check is an additional requirement. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Reciprocity requirements for applicants licensed or certified in another state. | 7/15/2026 | sara.janes@ky.gov | 201 KAR 36 | 201 KAR 36 | 201 KAR 36 | 201 KAR 36 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 201 KAR 36:072E | This emergency administrative regulation establishes the procedure and requirements for licensure by reciprocity. This emergency amendment requires that all applicants for licensure obtain a criminal background investigation from the KSP and FBI pursuant to 2026 HB 657, and for compliance with the requirements of the Counseling Compact and KRS 335.560. This includes applicants for initial licensure through a reciprocity agreement. Currently, applicants submit a copy of their FBI background check along with the application, which practice did not meet Counseling Compact standards. The KSP background check is an additional requirement. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Reciprocity requirements for applicants licensed or certified in another state E. | 7/15/2026 | sara.janes@ky.gov | 201 KAR 36 | 201 KAR 36 | 201 KAR 36 | 201 KAR 36 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 201 KAR 36:075 | This ordinary administrative regulation establishes the procedure and requirements for the renewal, reinstatement, and reactivation of a license. This ordinary amendment requires that all applicants for reinstatement obtain a criminal background investigation from the KSP and FBI pursuant to KRS 335.517, and for compliance with the requirements of the Counseling Compact and KRS 335.560. Currently, applicants submit a copy of their FBI background check along with the reinstatement application, which practice did not meet Counseling Compact standards. The KSP background check is an additional requirement. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Renewal, late renewal, and reinstatement. | 7/15/2026 | sara.janes@ky.gov | 201 KAR 36 | 201 KAR 36 | 201 KAR 36 | 201 KAR 36 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 201 KAR 36:075E | This emergency administrative regulation establishes the procedure and requirements for the renewal, reinstatement, and reactivation of a license. This emergency amendment requires that all applicants for reinstatement obtain a criminal background investigation from the KSP and FBI pursuant to KRS 335.517, and for compliance with the requirements of the Counseling Compact and KRS 335.560. Currently, applicants submit a copy of their FBI background check along with the reinstatement application, which practice did not meet Counseling Compact standards. The KSP background check is an additional requirement. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Renewal, late renewal, and reinstatement E. | 7/15/2026 | sara.janes@ky.gov | 201 KAR 36 | 201 KAR 36 | 201 KAR 36 | 201 KAR 36 |
