Public Policy
The practice of architecture should be regulated. The privileges and responsibilities of practice should be extended only to those architects who demonstrate through education, experience, and examination that they are ethically and technically prepared.

Supporting Position Statement:
10. Internship and Professional Development

EXISTING LANGUAGE:
The AIA supports a comprehensive internship with measurable qualitative training criteria. Further, the AIA supports NCARB's Intern Development Program (IDP) and its training areas, which provide interns with the diverse training and experience in architectural practice.

PROPOSED NEW LANGUAGE
The AIA supports a comprehensive internship with measurable qualitative training criteria. Further, the AIA supports NCARB's Intern Development Program (IDP) and its training areas, which provide interns with the diverse training and experience required for architectural practice.

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Do you agree with this position statement?
This statement is not necessary and simply states the obvious and should be eliminated.
The statement should include language about continually re-evaluating internship training criteria in our ever-changing profession.

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