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2007 Laws of Maryland
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Ch. 412
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(3) initiatives from other states for the facilitation of licensure or
certification of foreign-born and foreign-trained mental health professionals;
(4) mental health workforce shortages and potential strategies to use
foreign-born and foreign-trained mental health professionals to alleviate shortages;
and
(5) options for enhancing the cultural competency of currently licensed
and certified mental health professionals.
(d) The Workgroup shall develop recommendations regarding:
(1) the availability of specific options to facilitate the licensure or
certification of foreign-born and foreign-trained mental health professionals within
the limitations of State and federal law;
(2) the development of training programs to assist foreign-born and
foreign-trained mental health professionals to prepare for and pass required licensure
or certification examinations;
(3) the development of specific training and educational materials and
programs to enhance the cultural competency of all mental health professionals;
(4) changes to the advantages and disadvantages of changing the
current licensing and certification requirements for relevant professional licensing
boards; and
(5) any other initiatives that will accomplish enhanced access to
culturally sensitive and competent mental health services.
(e) The Workgroup shall report its findings and recommendations to the
Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, the
General Assembly and the Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services, on or
before November 1, 2007.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
July 1, 2007. It shall remain effective for a period of 1 year and, at the end of June 30,
2008, with no further action required by the General Assembly, this Act shall be
abrogated and of no further force and effect.
Approved by the Governor, May 8, 2007.
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