An Executive Order issued December 14 sets out six principles to guide occupational regulation reform:
1.) Boards should be subject to "active supervision of a designated governmental agency or office;"
2.) Boards should adopt the least restrictive form of occupational regulation;
3.) States should regulatory review and analyze occupational regulations to ensure the least restrictive requirements;
4.) Individuals with criminal records should be able to receive a pre-determination "as to whether the criminal record would preclude their attainment of the appropriate occupational license;"
5.) Reciprocal licenses should be granted upon meeting requirements for good standing, minimum training and examination, lack of prior discipline, and payment of applicable fees; and
6.) Accommodations should be made to allow mobility for military spouses within licensed occupations.
The Order also requires agencies to submit a report within 90 days, then every two years, identifying changes necessary to align with the stated principles.
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