The North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) has recently enacted the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact (ASLP-IC), Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PsyPact) and is already a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) and Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact). NCGA has also introduced the Occupational Therapy Compact (OT Compact) and anticipates introduction of other Interstate Compact bills in the Allied Health fields. Accordingly, an understanding of the differences between Interstate Compacts and Universal Licensure Recognition Laws (previously introduced in the NCGA) bears clarification and is essential for administrative lawyers working with Occupational Licensing Boards. The Council of State Governments’ National Center for Interstate Compacts has created a virtual pamphlet to help explain these differences. Please see the virtual pamphlet here for information on common misunderstandings with stakeholders, legislators and attorneys alike as to the differences between the two vehicles for increased licensure portability and access to care.

March 17, 2021/by Administrative