FSBPT Forum - 2026

Volume 40

Articles in this Issue

Articles will be posted throughout the year.

• Unlocking the Power of Workforce Data: Why Regulatory Boards Must Lead the Way
  This article is based on a presentation at the 2025 Annual Education Meeting by Michelle Sigmund-Gaines, Missy Anthony, Jennifer Garrett, Jason Kaiser, and Nancy Kirsch.
• Does Fixed-Date Testing Disadvantage NPTE Candidates?
  With fixed date testing, NPTE candidates are testing closer to graduation and first-time test takers have maintained their pass rates. This article is by Lorin Mueller, Chief Research Officer, FSBPT, and Susan Newman, Chief Executive Officer, FSBPT.
• Military Licensing Relief Act: Where Are We Now?
  An update on how recent federal legislation, court precedent, and DOJ guidance are reshaping professional license portability for military spouses after a permanent change of station. This article was written by Leslie Adrian, FSBPT, Director of Professional Standards.
• Expanding NPTE References: Balancing Validity, Accessibility, and Equity
  Summary of the Recommendations of the 2025 Reference Expansion Task Force