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This bill extends the Mississippi psychology licensure law by moving the repeal date from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2029, and makes several modifications to the state's psychology licensing regulations. Specifically, the bill increases the Mississippi Board of Psychology from seven to nine members, with two new members to be appointed by the Governor, one with a term ending July 1, 2028, and the other ending July 1, 2029. The bill maintains the existing requirements for psychologist licensure, including holding a doctoral degree from an accredited institution, completing a supervised internship, passing written and oral examinations, and demonstrating good moral character. The legislation also preserves the board's authority to regulate psychology practice, issue licenses, conduct investigations, and discipline licensed psychologists who violate ethical standards or professional guidelines. Additionally, the bill continues to provide provisions for temporary licenses, reciprocity for out-of-state psychologists, and a psychologist emeritus status for retired practitioners. The changes ensure continued regulation of psychological practice in Mississippi and provide slight administrative updates to the board's composition and operations.

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