17 CAR § 75-301 – Prelicensure background check

(a) Pursuant to Arkansas Code § 17-3-103, an individual may petition for a prelicensure determination of:
1. (1) Whether the individual’s criminal record will disqualify the individual from licensure; and
2. (2) Whether a waiver may be obtained.
(b) The individual must obtain the prelicensure criminal background check petition form from the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling.
(c) The board will respond with a decision in writing to a completed petition within a reasonable time.
(d) The board’s response will state the reasons for the decision.
(e) All decisions of the board in response to the petition will be determined by the information provided by the individual.
(f) Any decision made by the board in response to a prelicensure criminal background check petition is not subject to appeal.
(g) The board will retain a copy of the petition and response, and it will be reviewed during the formal application process.