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 improve the availability of School Psychological Services by allowing School Psychologists to obtain equivalent licenses in any Member State without facing duplicative requirements. Key provisions include defining terms related to the Compact, establishing eligibility criteria for states, and outlining the responsibilities of Member States and Licensees. The bill also addresses the participation of active military members and their spouses, ensuring they can practice across multiple states, and creates the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact Commission to oversee implementation and regulation.

Additionally, the bill introduces amendments to the governance and operational structure of the Commission, including provisions for filling delegate vacancies, voting rights, and meeting protocols. It emphasizes transparency and accountability in the Commission's operations, detailing its powers, responsibilities, and the process for addressing defaults by Member States. The bill also clarifies the use of titles and scope of practice for various professionals, allowing individuals with doctoral degrees in psychology to use the title "psychologist" and establishing conditions for certified school psychologists under the Compact. It repeals the original section 38-3113, potentially removing outdated regulations.

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