Which of the following is NOT a sanction that the ACA is able to impose on an accused counselor?

The correct answer is that license renewal is not a sanction that the American Counseling Association (ACA) can impose on an accused counselor. The ACA is a professional organization that promotes ethical standards and practices, but it does not have the authority to revoke or refuse the renewal of a counselor's license. Licensing is typically managed by state regulatory boards, which have the power to issue, renew, suspend, or revoke licenses based on a counselor's adherence to legal and ethical standards.

In contrast, sanctions such as remediation, probation, and expulsion relate directly to the ACA's role in maintaining professional conduct among its members. Remediation refers to corrective actions taken to improve a counselor's practice, probation may involve a period of supervision or additional oversight, and expulsion can occur if the conduct is deemed egregious enough to warrant removal from the association. These sanctions reflect the ACA's commitment to ethical practice and accountability within the profession.