Implementation of the counseling compact

Wis. Stat. § 457.51 — under COUNSELING COMPACT.

Wis. Stat. § 457.51

457.51 Implementation of the counseling compact. (1) In this section: (a) “Examining board” means the marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, and social work examining board.

May 22, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 5-22-26)

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THERAPISTS, COUNSELORS, AND SOCIAL WORKERS

(b) “Privilege to practice” has the meaning given in s. 457.50 (2) (s). (c) “Professional counselor section” means the professional counselor section of the examining board. (2) The department may impose a fee for an individual to receive a privilege to practice as provided in s. 457.50 (3) (c). (3) The professional counselor section may, by rule, require an individual applying for a license under s. 457.12 (2m) or an individual seeking a privilege to practice under s. 457.12 (3m) to meet a jurisprudence requirement in accordance with s. 457.50

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(4) (a) 8., if such a requirement is imposed by the professional counselor section under s. 457.16 in order to obtain a license under s. 457.12 (1m). (4) (a) An individual who is exercising the privilege to practice in this state shall comply with s. 440.03 (13) (am). (b) Subject to s. 457.50 and any rules promulgated thereunder, ss. 440.20 to 440.22 and the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1) shall apply to an individual who is exercising the privilege to practice in this state in the same manner that they apply to holders of licenses issued under subch. I. History: 2023 a. 55.

May 22, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 5-22-26)