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The Board originally was comprised
of seven members. In 1996, the Legislature increased
the Board to 11 members: two licensed psychologists,
two licensed social workers, one professional
counselor, one marriage family therapist, one
licensed masters level psychologist, and four
members from the general public. The 2010 Legislature created two new professions, the licensed addiction counselor and the licensed clinical addiction counselor, effective July 1, 2011. The 2010 Legislature (updated in L.2011, Ch. 114, sec. 12 of Session Laws of Kansas) passed the Licensed Addictions Counselors Act with HB2577 and then modified it with Sub HB2182 in the 2011 Legislature. All Board members
are appointed by the Governor and serve
four-year terms. In addition to licensing the
six professions listed above, the Board’s
powers, duties, and functions include the following:
- Recommending prosecution for violations of
State law and/or regulations by those professionals
licensed by the Board.
- Compiling and publishing an annual list
of the names and addresses of all person licensed
by the Board
- Prescribing the form and content of examinations
required for licensure
- Adopting and enforcing rules and regulations
relating to:
- Practioner's professional conduct
- Continuing education requirements
- Classes of social work specialities
- Examination procedures
- Adopting rules and regulations as may be
necessary for the administration of the Board
- The Board also appoints an executive director
who oversees the administrative duties of the
Board.
The Board is Funded Through License Fees collected
From the various Professions The Board receives
no State General Fund moneys. Licensing fees range
from $100.00 for a social worker’s license
to $225 for the doctorate-level psychologist’s
application for licensure. Most professional licenses are issued
for a two-year period.
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Board Meetings
Schedule
| Board
Members |
| Name |
Location |
Term
Expires |
| Kathy Armstrong |
Shawnee |
06-30-15 |
| Barbara Burks |
Olathe |
06-30-15 |
| Barbara Callahan |
Topeka |
06-30-15 |
| Jill Craven |
Goddard |
06-30-16 |
| Grant Edwards |
Overland Park |
06-30-14 |
| Todd Frye |
Olathe |
06-30-16 |
| Kathryn Herzog |
Wichita |
06-30-16 |
| Terry Pfannenstiel |
Manhattan |
06-30-14 |
| Cheryl Reynolds |
Topeka |
06-30-14 |
| Larry Salmans |
Hanston |
06-30-15 |
| Marcia Simoneau |
Wichita |
06-30-15 |
| Sharon Stuewe |
Maple Hill |
06-30-14 |
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Kansas
Behavioral Science Board Statutes
- Downloadable
Statutes Book
| Statutes |
74-7501
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Behavioral sciences regulatory board created; composition; appointment; terms, organization; compensation and expenses; executive director and other employees. |
74-7506
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Disposition of moneys received; behavioral sciences regulatory board fee fund established; approval of expenditures. |
| 74-7502 |
Abolition of state board of examiners of psychologists and board of social work examiners; transfer of powers, duties and functions to behavioral sciences regulatory board; rules and regulations preserved. |
74-7507 |
Powers, duties and functions of board. |
| 74-7503 |
Transfer of certain officers and employees to board; civil service and retirement rights preserved; transfer of records and property; disposition of conflicts. |
74-7508 |
Investigations by board; access to documents and other evidence; oaths and testimony; subpoenas; confidentiality of information; exceptions; client or patient communications. |
| 74-7504 |
Rights preserved in legal actions and proceedings. |
74-7509 |
Existing certificates and licenses continued in effect. |
| 74-7505 |
Abolition of fee funds; transfer of moneys and liabilities to behavioral sciences regulatory board fee fund. |
74-7510 |
Immunity from liability in civil actions for reporting, communicating and investigating certain information concerning alleged malpractice incidents and other information; conditions. |
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