The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Legislation and Potential Challenges to Teaching and Preparing Counseling and Other Helping Professionals

This article reviews potential challenges to counseling and other helping professions training programs at state-run institutions, considering current and proposed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) legislation. It underscores the purpose and characteristics of curriculum and profession, highlighting the crucial role of professors and helping professionals as gatekeepers of the profession in training culturally competent providers. The issue of personally held beliefs and client welfare is also discussed.