Health occupations: marriage and family therapists; licensing requirements for marriage and family therapists; modify, and require continuing education. Amends secs. 16903 & 16909 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16903 & 333.16909) & adds secs. 16909a & 16914.

The bill version identifier was changed from S-3 to S-2, and the page numbering format was updated from '135a7i' to 'vhmgr7'. These are administrative or formatting updates that do not alter the substantive policy, scope, or legal requirements of the bill.

The version identifier for the bill was changed from S-2 to S-3, and associated internal tracking codes were updated accordingly.

Updated the specific graduate-level course requirements for licensure, ensuring the curriculum covers family studies, therapy methodology, human development, ethics, and research.

Adjusted the clinical experience requirements, specifying the number of direct client contact hours and supervision ratios needed to obtain a full license.

Revised the qualifications for supervisors who can oversee clinical training, ensuring they meet specific educational and licensing standards.

Clarified the list of restricted titles and terms that only licensed marriage and family therapists can use in advertising or practice.

Corrected formatting inconsistencies, redundant text, and cross-references within the statute to improve readability and legal clarity.

Removed specific prohibited titles such as 'family guidance advisor' and added modern terms like 'couples counselor' and 'couples therapist'.

Updated supervision rules to allow remote supervision using 2-way real-time secure technology and clarified that remaining hours can be group supervision.

Broadened the definition of a qualified supervisor to include individuals approved by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy in addition to licensed social workers, counselors, and psychologists.

Changed the department's authority to promulgate rules from mandatory ('shall') to discretionary ('may'), allowing flexibility to adapt to changes in federal law and national standards.