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Mental‑health association urges board to consider rule limiting release of raw test data; board requests further research

Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, Board of · February 6, 2025
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Summary

The Florida Mental Health Counselor Association proposed a rule mirroring an existing psychology rule to restrict release of raw test materials; the board’s counsel questioned statutory authority and suggested more legal research before beginning rulemaking.

Representatives of the Florida Mental Health Counselor Association (FMHCA) asked the board to consider a rule that would restrict release of raw test data — defined as test protocols, test questions, assessment notes and answer sheets — except when records are released to another mental‑health professional or ordered by a court.

Dr. Aaron Norton and association representatives said a psychologist rule (citation:…

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