Alliance for Responsible Professional Licensing

Lawmakers face pressure to address workforce shortages, but compromising professional licensing standards is not the solution. ARPL’s Marta Zaniewski explains why rigorous licensing standards are critical for high-impact professions. @WhartonBizDaily: bit.ly/477l8uk

Nevada lawmakers are considering SB78, a proposal that would consolidate Nevada's professional licensing boards under the banner of "efficiency." But this bill doesn't streamline government — it strips away critical protections from the public. linkedin.com/pulse/how-sb78…

Professional licensing exists to create high standards that keep the public safe. In a misguided attempt to “streamline” government, Nevada SB 78 seeks to dismantle that system and put the public at risk. Read the opinion from the Nevada Independent: thenevadaindependent.com/article/opinio…

AI tools can produce sophisticated & convincing work in seconds, yet they are also prone to errors and 'hallucinations.' This makes the role of licensed professionals even more important. Our perspective on AI and the future of professional licensing ↓ linkedin.com/pulse/why-lice…

The growing push for government efficiency is now reaching specialized licensing boards. While making boards more efficient is a worthy goal, reforms must never compromise their fundamental mission of protecting public safety. Our guide to responsible board reform ↓

@cspan As AI infrastructure expands, licensed professionals have a vital role in its safe application. While we welcome technological advancement, protecting public safety requires that AI remains a tool guided by licensed experts' judgment - not a replacement for expertise.

President Trump: "Together these world leading technology giants are announcing the formation of Stargate...a new American company that will invest $500 billion at least in AI infrastructure in the United States...creating over 100,000 American jobs."

Important distinction: While there's room for reform in some occupational licensing, this differs fundamentally from licensing for complex technical professions like engineering and architecture. Professional licensing protects public safety through verified expertise.

Licensing boards play a crucial role in protecting the public by enforcing laws, setting continuing education standards, and establishing ethical codes of conduct.

Landscape Architect Chad Danos shares his committment to responsible licensing, bettering his community, and protecting the public: youtube.com/watch?v=gBPYEB…

You may not always notice them, but licensing boards are hard at work behind the scenes to help ensure high-stakes projects are designed, built, and maintained by those qualified to keep us safe. Watch to learn how: youtube.com/watch?v=IfVbu4…

From bridges to buildings, engineers shape our world. #PE Kerry Bruggemann shares the necessity of rigorous professional standards and why threats to weaken or eliminate licensed professions put the public at risk. youtube.com/watch?v=24GtF6…

.@NCARB Jenny Kawecki: "Ultimately, the architect is accountable for maintaining responsible control at every stage of their project, including any stage that uses artificial intelligence." Read more: ncarb.org/blog/ai-enhanc…

If it isn't done right, so-called "universal licensing" can endanger the public's health and safety. ARPL Executive Director Marta Zaniewski explains in @Governing: bit.ly/3b7f4HC

The public puts their trust in the professionals who maintain public works. Licensing boards work to protect the public by establishing standards for minimum qualifications for professions with high public impact. How boards work to protect you every day: responsiblelicensing.org/explainer-prof…

Professions with high public impact must keep the public safe. We shouldn't weaken professional safety standards. Businesses agree: rb.gy/q7ajs

#DYK 🧠 a majority of the public believes it’s important for licensing boards to ensure that #architects, #CPAs, #landscapearchitects, #engineers & #surveyors meet minimum licensing qualifications. More about the value of licensure: responsiblelicensing.org/fast-facts/

The "Three E's" form the foundation of responsible licensing and interstate practice: 1️⃣ Education 2️⃣ Experience 3️⃣ Examination Why are the "Three E's" critical for effective licensing policy? Experts explain: youtu.be/CYhy6OERdeo

"The term universal licensing is a bit of a misnomer." - James Cox, AICPA. While it may seem like a good idea on the surface, the implementation of universal licensing is complicated and could compromise public protection. Watch to learn more: youtu.be/tY7HarwtZ84

The findings are clear: businesses support responsible licensing standards that safeguard their customers and the public at-large. Click to read more: rb.gy/q7ajs #LicensingMatters

There are many career paths open to professional surveyors—even ones you might not expect! March 17-23 is National Surveyors Week, a great opportunity to celebrate the professionals that measure our world. Learn more: ncees.org/celebrate-nati…

#ProfessinalLicensing creates uniform and clearly defined career pathways that help aspiring architects succeed. Licensed architect Temi Fasusi shares her story: bit.ly/3ELWLpm