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Licensing advisory committee reviews licensing data, A-List rollout, SOP workshop and Rapid DNA plans
Summary
Committee heard staff report that the commission now lists about 1,390 licensees and is rolling out a new A-List application system, reviewed an SOP-writing workshop that produced draft SOPs, and received an update from the Rapid DNA working group on operator training, MOUs and pilot plans.
At its April 2026 meeting, the Licensing Advisory Committee received updates across several operational topics, including licensing metrics, a new application platform, SOP development, Rapid DNA planning, exam modernization, and an apprenticeship pilot.
Licensing metrics and A-List
Staff member reported licensing data and the new A-List application system: "Total current licensees is 1,390," staff said, adding that the commission issued 14 new licenses last quarter and 76 new licenses so far in the fiscal year. Staff described 247 "de minimis" technician-type licenses and said forensic biology is the largest discipline with roughly 450 licensees. The committee discussed how…
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