Testing Accommodations
Testing accommodations will be provided to qualifying candidates who have a disability, a medical condition, or when English is their second language (ESL). Accommodations will NOT be provided unless prior approval is obtained.
You may apply for accommodations prior to gaining eligibility to take an examination; however, the approved accommodation may not be valid for the entire exam eligibility period. It is recommended to apply when submitting your Initial Law and Ethics Exam Application or your Application for Licensure. If the accommodation expires prior to your approved exam eligibility end date, you will need to reapply for the accommodation.
Law and Ethics Examination, LEP Written Examination, LMFT Clinical Examination
Pearson Vue will provide an accommodation approval letter by e–mail with specific direction on how to schedule your exam with the approved accommodation. Do not schedule your exam until you receive notification of an approved accommodation.
ASWB and NCMHCE Examinations
An approval letter will be provided from either ASWB or NBCC (CCE), or their respective examination vendor with specific direction on how to schedule your exam with the approved accommodation. Do not schedule your exam until you receive notification of an approved accommodation.
Request an Accommodation
ESL Accommodations
To request ESL accommodations, you must submit the application and required documentation as indicated in the application below. Allow 90 days for processing.
- Request for Testing Accommodation – English as a Second Language
- For assistance or questions, please e-mail the Board at bbs.testingaccommodations@dca.ca.gov
Non-ESL Accommodations (disability or medical condition)
Law and Ethics Examination, LEP Written Examination, LMFT Clinical Examination
- For assistance or questions, please e-mail Pearson Vue at accommodationspearsonvue@pearson.com or call at 800-466-0450
ASWB
- For assistance or questions, please e-mail ASWB at specialarrangements@aswb.org or call at 800-225-6880 ext. 3250
NCMHCE
- Request for Testing Accommodation - LPCC Clinical Exam
- For assistance or questions, please e-mail the Board at bbs.testingaccommodations@dca.ca.gov