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This bill adopts the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact, a comprehensive agreement designed to facilitate the interstate practice of school psychology. The compact creates a streamlined pathway for licensed school psychologists to obtain equivalent licenses in multiple member states, addressing workforce shortages and improving access to school psychological services. Key provisions include establishing specific requirements for school psychologists to obtain an equivalent license, such as holding an active home state license, completing a qualifying national exam, and undergoing a criminal background check. The bill creates a School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the implementation of the compact, which will have powers including establishing rules, collecting fees, and facilitating information exchange between member states. The compact aims to enhance professional mobility for school psychologists while maintaining high standards of practice, protecting public safety, and supporting military members and their spouses who may need to relocate. It also includes detailed provisions for dispute resolution, enforcement, and potential withdrawal of member states, ensuring a flexible and robust interstate licensing system for school psychologists.

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