The bill SB61 proposes the establishment of the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact in Alabama, adding Article 6, commencing with Section 34-26-100, to Chapter 26 of Title 34 of the Code of Alabama 1975. This compact aims to streamline the practice of school psychology across member states by allowing qualified school psychologists to obtain equivalent licenses without facing duplicative requirements. The bill introduces new legal language to define key terms, outline the requirements for states to join the compact, and establish the governance structure of the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact Commission, which will oversee the compact's administration and ensure compliance with its rules.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the financing of the commission, allowing it to levy assessments on member states and impose fees on licensees. It establishes a rulemaking process for the commission, oversight mechanisms, and procedures for dispute resolution among member states. The compact will take effect once enacted by the seventh member state, and it includes provisions for member states to withdraw, ensuring that existing licensure agreements with non-member states remain valid. The bill emphasizes that Alabama law will take precedence over conflicting rules adopted by the commission, and it is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. No deletions from current law are indicated in the bill.