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Dr. S. Kent Butler Begins Term as 70th President of the �ֲ���ý

Dr. Butler will begin serving as the �ֲ���ý?s 70th president on July 1, 2021, after serving as �ֲ���ýPresident-Elect for the last year.

Joint Statement on Legislative Efforts to Restrict Education about Racism and American History

These legislative efforts seek to substitute political mandates for the considered judgment of professional educators, hindering students? ability to learn and engage in critical thinking across differences and disagreements.

The �ֲ���ý Hosts 2021 Virtual Hill Day

ACA?s two-day ?Virtual Hill Day? kicks off today with a comprehensive training on advocating for the counseling profession at the state and federal levels.

Spring 2021 �ֲ���ý Foundation Grant Cycle is Now Open

The �ֲ���ý Foundation is seeking proposals from �ֲ���ýmembers for grants of up to $500.

Our Responsibility as Counselors to Address Trauma and Grief Caused by Systemic Racism

The �ֲ���ý supports and advances the counseling profession through the promotion of human dignity and respect and the pursuit of justice, equity and inclusion for all.

Maryland Becomes Second State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The �ֲ���ý and licensed professional counselors nationwide are celebrating the signing of Maryland House Bill 736 in support of the Counseling Compact, which will authorize counselors to practice across state lines once enacted.

Georgia Becomes First State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The �ֲ���ý and licensed professional counselors nationwide are celebrating the signing of Georgia House Bill 395 in support of the Counseling Compact, which will authorize counselors to practice across state lines once enacted.

The White House Administration?s Policy Agenda During the First 100 Days ? Part IV of IV

The Biden-Harris administration has wrapped up its first 100 days in office. The �ֲ���ý (ACA) continues to keep its commitment to members by updating you on the current administration’s policy decisions that are ...

�ֲ���ýResponse to the Derek Chauvin Trial

�ֲ���ýis built on a mission that promotes human dignity and diversity, respect, the attainment of a quality of life for all, empowerment, integrity, social justice advocacy, equity and inclusion.

�ֲ���ýAnnounces the Winners of the 2021 �ֲ���ý Awards

The annual �ֲ���ý Awards, created to recognize the best among the counseling profession?s students, counselors in practice and �ֲ���ýmembers, acknowledge those who have made extraordinary contributions to the counseling profession.

Biden Administration Releases Top Line Budget Request

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released President Biden’s topline request for fiscal year (FY) 2022 discretionary funding. OMB stated the complete President’s Budget will not be available in time for the start of the ...

State Affairs: AR HB 1570 Update | LBGTQIA Health Care

April 15, 2021By Dominique MarsalekBiden Administration issued an Executive Order on January 20, 2021, reaffirming the United States Supreme Court’s decisive conclusion that Title VII’s prohibition on discrimination 'because of sex' covers ...

�ֲ���ý Foundation Awards Five Grants

The �ֲ���ý Foundation provides grants twice a year to �ֲ���ýmembers who are licensed professional counselors, counselor educators, or graduate students.

Biden Administration Introduces the American Jobs Plan

In these times where it seems like everyone is struggling to maintain a sense of normalcy, the Biden administration introduced the American Jobs Plan, which could potentially make life easier for millions of Americans. The American Jobs Plan consists ...

The White House Administration?s Policy Agenda During the First 100 Days ? Part III of IV

The Biden-Harris Administration has reached day 75 of the Administration’s first 100 Days. The �ֲ���ý (ACA) has made a commitment to our members and counselors everywhere to keep you updated on the progress of this ...

Counseling Compact Update

April 5, 2021By Dominique N. Marsalek What is the Counseling Compact?The Counseling Compact is an occupational licensure agreement based on the mutual recognition model, in which a practitioner’s home state[1] license is mutually recognized by ...

�ֲ���ýResponds to the Recent Voter Suppression Law in Georgia and Upcoming Bills in Other States

�ֲ���ýstands with the many voters, voting rights organizations and lawyers, who have condemned legislation that imposes unconstitutional burdens on the right to vote.

Maryland State Legislators Pass Counseling Compact Bill

Grassroots efforts by local professional counselors are lauded for the success. The Counseling Compact, which allows counseling practice across state lines, is in effect when ten states enact the legislation. Maryland is the second state to pass ...

The Department of Education Requests Submissions for Safer Schools Clearinghouse

On January 21, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14000, “Supporting the Reopening and Continuing Operation of Schools and Early Childhood Education Providers.” This E.O. directs the U.S. Department of Education ...

Georgia State Legislators Pass Counseling Compact Bill

Grassroots efforts by local professional counselors are lauded for the success. The Counseling Compact, which allows counseling practice across state lines, is in effect when ten states enact the legislation.