The bill amends section 38-3113 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to adopt the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact, which facilitates the interstate practice of school psychology. This Compact aims to enhance the availability of school psychological services by allowing licensed school psychologists to practice in member states without facing duplicative licensing requirements. It establishes a framework for member states to grant equivalent licenses while ensuring compliance with each state's scope of practice laws. The bill also includes provisions for active military members and their spouses, ensuring they can maintain their licenses across states, and it repeals the original section of the law as part of this update.

Additionally, the bill introduces several amendments to the existing legal framework governing the operations of the Commission overseeing the Compact. Key provisions include the requirement for a Member State's Licensing Authority to fill delegate vacancies within sixty days, the establishment of voting rights for delegates, and the mandate for the Commission to meet at least once a year. The bill also clarifies the powers and responsibilities of the Commission, including fiscal policies and conflict of interest guidelines, while ensuring transparency through public meetings and annual reports. Furthermore, it outlines the roles of various professionals in psychology, including the use of titles and the supervision of graduate students and trainees, while repealing the original section 38-3113 to reflect these significant updates.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 38-3113
Final Reading: 38-3113
Slip Law: 38-3113