Rules, Laws, and Regulations managed by the Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage Therapists.

Rules

Visit the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia pages to view the updated rules for the Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage Therapists.

Proposed Rules

Until further directed, all Board meetings, including public rule hearings will be conducted virtually (Webex).  Please be advised that the October 11th public rule hearing will be conducted via Webex only.  

 

Click here to see the Notice of Intent to Adopt Proposed Amendments to the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists Board Rule Chapter 135.5. Requirements For Licensure, Rule 1355-.01 Associate Professional Counselors and Notice of Public Hearing.

 

Click here to see the Notice of Intent to Adopt Proposed Amendments to the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists Rule 135-5 Requirements for Licensure, Rule 135-5-.02 Professional Counselors and Notice of Public Hearing.

Laws

To view the Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage Therapists Laws, follow these steps:

  1. Visit: http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/gacode/
  2. Click "I Agree" on the LexisNexis popup:

LexisNexis Popup

  1. A table of contents for the Official Code of Georgia Annotated will display.
  2. Click the "+" sign next to "Title 43. Professions And Businesses."

Title 43: Professions and Businesses

  1. A drop-down of Chapters will display.
  2. Click the "+" sign next to "Chapter 10A. Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists."

Browse the Articles that display to view the official annotated code for your board.