The growing push for government efficiency is now reaching specialized licensing boards that oversee engineers, surveyors, architects, landscape architects, CPAs, and other professionals with high public impact.
While making boards more efficient is a worthy goal, reforms must never compromise their fundamental mission of protecting public safety. The future of our communities – and the essential services these professionals provide – depends on striking this balance. Not just getting it done, but getting it right.
Drawing from real policy successes and failures nationwide, we've identified four key principles to guide lawmakers in this critical work. Read our guide to responsible licensing board reform ↓