May 18, 2010

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL DELIVERY

Representative Scott Pelath, Chairperson

Administrative Rules Oversight Committee

Indiana Legislative Services Agency

200 West Washington Street, Suite 301

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2789

ATTN: Sarah Burkman

RE: LSA Document #09-811 – Concerning the establishment of educational, experience, licensing, and continuing education requirements for marriage and family therapist associates

Dear Representative Pelath:

On behalf of the Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (Board), I am submitting this notice to the Administrative Rules Oversight Committee in compliance with IC 4-22-2-25, because the Board has determined that the Governor's approval of the captioned rule may not be obtained within one year after publication of the Notice of Intent to Adopt a Rule.

The Board published its Notice of Intent to Adopt a Rule for the captioned document on October 14, 2009 (DIN: 20091014-IR-839090811NIA). This rule is concerning the establishment of educational, experience, licensing, and continuing education requirements for marriage and family therapist associates. Prior to publishing the proposed rule, the Board must obtain State Budget Agency approval pursuant to Executive Order 2-89. After the proposed rule is published, the Board must hold a public hearing and consider any comments received prior to adopting the final rule. Thus, promulgation of this rule may not be completed by October 14, 2010. The Board expects that the rule can be approved by the Governor by October 14, 2011.

This notice setting forth the expected date of approval of LSA Document #09-811 as October 14, 2011, is being submitted in a timely manner. June 21, 2010, is the two hundred fiftieth day after publication of the Notice of Intent to Adopt a Rule.

Yours truly,

Valerie L. Jones, Director

Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency