Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 135 - RULES OF GEORGIA COMPOSITE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, SOCIAL WORKERS AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS
Here’s an updated summary of Georgia Department 135—the official Rules of the Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists, current through June 11, 2025
📘 Table of Contents
Chapter 135‑1: Organization – Board structure, officers, meetings, public information.
Chapter 135‑2: Fees – Licensing, renewal, application charges.
Chapter 135‑3: Application for Licensure – Procedures, ADA compliance, examination & endorsement pathways.
Chapter 135‑4: Procedural Rules – Adopts Chapters 295‑3 to 295‑13 (Professional Licensing Boards procedures)
Chapter 135‑5: Requirements for Licensure
135‑5‑.01: Associate Professional Counselors
135‑5‑.02: Professional Counselors
135‑5‑.03: Master's Social Workers
135‑5‑.04: Clinical Social Workers
135‑5‑.05: Associate Marriage & Family Therapists (eligibility, practicum, supervision, exam) (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
135‑5‑.06: Full Marriage & Family Therapists (education, practicum, supervision, 2,000–2,500 hrs clinical experience, exam) (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Chapter 135‑6: Regulation of Licenses – License display, name/address changes, renewals, status changes, reinstatements. Example: Rule 135‑6‑.01 requires display of licenses in practice locations (rules.sos.state.ga.us).
Chapter 135‑7: Code of Ethics – Responsibilities to clients/colleagues, confidentiality, integrity, use of assessment tools, research, advertising.
Chapter 135‑8: Disciplinary Actions & Procedures – Complaint intake, investigations, hearings, sanctions.
Chapter 135‑9: Continuing Education – 35-hour biennial requirement: ≥5 ethics (live), 15 core, 15 related or core (rules.sos.state.ga.us, ce-credit.com).
Chapter 135‑10: Advertising – Guidelines for licensed/unlicensed individuals and business entities.
Chapter 135‑11: Telemental Health – Telehealth standards adopted Oct 7, 2015.
Chapter 135‑12: Testing & Assessment – Use of standardized instruments and diagnosis.
Chapter 135‑13: Military Spouses & Transitioning Service Members – Special provisions adopted Nov 28, 2017.
🧾 Administrative History
Each rule includes its filing (“f.”) and effective (“eff.”) dates, with the most recent effective amendments up to November 24, 2022, and coverage through June 11, 2025 (rules.sos.state.ga.us, rules.sos.ga.gov).
How to Access the Full Text
You can view or download the complete PDF of Department 135 rules directly from the Georgia SOS website through the [“Rules of Georgia Composite Board...” PDF] (rules.sos.state.ga.us). Additionally, Justia provides an online version with organized chapters/subsections (regulations.justia.com).
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