Bill > HB261

This bill enacts the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact, a framework designed to allow school psychologists to practice in multiple member states more easily. The compact aims to improve access to school psychology services by streamlining the licensing process, allowing qualified school psychologists to obtain an "equivalent license" in other member states without duplicating requirements. It establishes definitions for key terms like "member state" (a state that has joined the compact) and "equivalent license" (a license recognized by another member state under the compact). The bill outlines requirements for states to join and maintain membership, including information sharing and complaint investigation mechanisms. It also details how individual school psychologists can participate, including requirements for their home state license and any necessary criminal background checks. Special provisions are made for active duty military members and their spouses. The compact creates a School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact Commission to oversee its implementation, facilitate information exchange between states, and establish rules and procedures. The bill also addresses adverse actions (disciplinary measures) against licensees, dispute resolution, and procedures for states to withdraw from the compact. Importantly, it clarifies how the compact interacts with existing Kentucky state law, ensuring that state funds are not obligated and that the state licensing authority has a specific process for adopting commission rules.

Labor and Employment

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb261.html