State Licensing Frameworks

State licensing frameworks are the rules and processes that a state government uses to regulate and authorize professionals and businesses within its jurisdiction. These frameworks ensure that individuals or organizations meet specific standards of competency, ethics, and safety before they can legally operate or provide certain services. They typically involve applying for a license, fulfilling education or experience requirements, and passing examinations. This system protects the public by maintaining quality and accountability, and it varies from state to state for different professions such as healthcare, contractors, and educators.