Iowa Code § 154D.3 - Board organization and authority

1. In addition to duties and responsibilities provided in chapters 147 and 272C, the board shall adopt rules relating to: a. Standards required for licensees engaging in the professions covered by this chapter. b. Standards for professional conduct of persons licensed under this chapter. c. The administration of this chapter. d. The status of active and inactive licensure, and guidelines for reentry of inactive licensees. e. Educational activities which fulfill continuing education requirements for license renewals. The board shall not limit the number of continuing education credits that may be obtained online by marital and family therapists or mental health counselors in fulfilling continuing education requirements, provided that any program providing continuing education credits online shall comply with standards set by the board. 2. The board may establish subcommittees. A decision or recommendation of a subcommittee shall not become effective without approval of the board. The board may initiate action relating to either of the professions within its jurisdiction. 91 Acts, ch 229, §8; 98 Acts, ch 1050, §2, 5; 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §67; 2019 Acts, ch 83, §2