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History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines | Newswise - newswise.com

Detected September 1, 2026 · in Telehealth Cross-State Licensing

Arkansas has enacted legislation allowing counselors licensed in other states to practice across state lines, expanding telehealth opportunities.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Telehealth Cross-State Licensing space on September 1, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Counselors licensed in other states seeking to practice in Arkansas, and telehealth platforms employing them. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the source.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Telehealth Cross-State Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

Arkansas now permits out-of-state counselors to practice across state lines, likely through a licensure compact or reciprocity agreement.

Who it affects

Counselors licensed in other states seeking to practice in Arkansas, and telehealth platforms employing them.

What you must do

Counselors should verify eligibility criteria and application process with the Arkansas counseling board; platforms should update compliance workflows to include Arkansas.

Deadline

Not specified in the source.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxQZ2xST0FEcHZSVmRHTWh1cVdEWFJ3a3ZKOE9XWW93WHZqTk9xNEZGTTBKX0R0a1FMRURCYklWM3BrMXZXWEF6YndLMTMwZE1vekdvaXlkeHZqbFhuTWU3WWQ2ZkNKM3NDOThveEVFZGw0S2RhenlyMjhscjhLQ1owdnY2M0pvVE9qdHpKZ3k4d0hnc1I0LXZ3M09XakxlMUtncjB6LW5HTjhjRmPSAasBQVVfeXFMUGdsUk9BRHB2UlZkR01odXFXRFhSd2t2SjhPV1lvd1h2ak5PcTRGRk0wSl9EdGtRTEVEQmJJVjNwazF2V1hBemJ3SzEzMGRNb3pHb2l5ZHh2amxYbk1lN1lkNmZDSjNzQzk4b3hFRWRsNEtkYXp5cjI4bHI4S0NaMHZ2NjNKb1RPanR6Smd5OHdIZ3NSNC12dzNPV2pMZTFLZ3Iwei1uR044Y0Zj?oc=5

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