Establishing the addiction counselor apprentice license and setting fees for such license.

HB 2506 creates a new "addiction counselor apprentice license" in Kansas to help individuals gain entry into the field before obtaining full licensure. This license directly affects aspiring addiction counselors who have a bachelor's degree and specific coursework in substance use disorders but lack the full supervised experience required for full licensure. The bill establishes requirements including a bachelor's degree from an approved program, substance use disorder coursework, and supervised work experience, while setting fees for this new license tier. It amends existing Kansas law (K.S.A. 65-6610 and 65-6618) to add this apprentice category to the current licensing structure for addiction counselors.