Bill > SB208

This bill amends Delaware's psychology professional regulations to add two new types of psychology professionals: a licensed psychology associate and a master's-level psychological assistant. The bill renames the existing psychological assistant to a "doctoral-level psychological assistant" to distinguish between the different educational levels. The legislation comprehensively updates definitions, qualifications, registration requirements, and practice limitations for these new professional categories. Key provisions include establishing specific educational requirements, defining the scope of practice for licensed psychology associates (who can perform certain psychological assessments at a master's-level), creating supervision guidelines, and detailing the registration process. The bill also updates various sections of the Delaware Code related to licensing, disciplinary actions, reporting requirements, and professional conduct for psychology professionals. The changes aim to provide more structured pathways for psychology professionals with different levels of education while maintaining standards of practice and patient safety. The act will be implemented either 12 months after enactment or when the Board of Examiners of Psychologists publishes final implementing regulations in the Register of Regulations.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142726