KENTUCKY BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PASTORAL COUNSELORS

Proposed Administrative Regulations

KAR #	Summary
201 KAR 38:021	This new administrative regulation establishes the requirements for submitting an application to become licensed as a Kentucky Licensed Pastoral Counselor.
KAR Title	Filing Date	Email	Proposed Administrative Regulation	Regulatory Impact Statement	Amended MIR	Public Comment Meeting Notice
Application	10/13/2026	matthew.ellison@ky.gov	201 KAR 38 021 Proposed Admin Regulation	201 KAR 38 021 Regulatory Impact Analysis		201 KAR 38 021 Public Comment Meeting Notice
KAR #	Summary
201 KAR 38:031	This new administrative regulation establishes criteria for a course of study considered to be the equivalent to a master of divinity degree from a seminary accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.
KAR Title	Filing Date	Email	Proposed Administrative Regulation	Regulatory Impact Statement	Amended MIR	Public Comment Meeting Notice
Equivalent course of study	10/13/2026	Matthew.ellison@ky.gov	201 KAR 38 031 Proposed Administrative Regulation	201 KAR 38 031 Regulatory Impact Analysis		201 KAR 38 031 Public Comment Meeting Notice
KAR #	Summary
201 KAR 38:040	This administrative regulation establishes the schedule of fees for the initial application, examination, and renewal process for becoming a Kentucky Licensed Pastoral Counselor. The amendment modifies some fees but does not increase the overall cost for initial licensure, and it clarifies the amount that is refundable if the application is not approved.
KAR Title	Filing Date	Email	Proposed Administrative Regulation	Regulatory Impact Statement	Amended MIR	Public Comment Meeting Notice
Fees	10/13/2026	Matthew.ellison@ky.gov	201 KAR 38 040 Proposed Administrative Regulation	201 KAR 38 040 Regulatory Impact Analysis		201 KAR 38 040 Public Comment Meeting Notice
KAR #	Summary
201 KAR 38:060	This administrative regulation establishes the code of ethics for a Kentucky Licensed Pastoral Counselor. The amendment changes certain title references, modifies certain requirements relating to dual relationships, lengthens the prohibition on sexual relationships after the end of a counseling relationship, and provides new guidelines for pastoral counseling services provided by telehealth.
KAR Title	Filing Date	Email	Proposed Administrative Regulation	Regulatory Impact Statement	Amended MIR	Public Comment Meeting Notice
Code of ethics	10/13/2026	Matthew.ellison@ky.gov	201 KAR 38 060 Proposed Administrative Regulation	201 KAR 38 060 Regulatory Impact Analysis		201 KAR 38 060 Public Comment Meeting Notice