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VA HB255
VA HB255School Psychologists, Interstate Compact for; enters the Commonwealth into Compact.
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Passed
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Interstate Compact for School Psychologists; membership of the Commonwealth. Enters the Commonwealth into the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, the stated purpose of which is to facilitate the interstate practice of school psychology in educational or school settings, and in so doing to improve the availability of school psychological services to the public, and the stated intent of which is to establish a pathway to allow school psychologists to obtain equivalent licenses to provide school psychological services in any member state. The Compact is presently in effect, as it has reached the enactment threshold of seven state members.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, allowing the Commonwealth to join a multi-state agreement designed to streamline the process for licensed school psychologists to practice in other member states, thereby improving access to school psychological services for the public. The Compact establishes a framework for recognizing equivalent licenses, promoting mobility of professionals, and ensuring that school psychologists meet consistent educational and examination standards, while still respecting each state's authority to regulate practice and protect public safety. It also outlines provisions for information sharing between states, disciplinary actions, the establishment of a governing Commission, and procedures for dispute resolution and withdrawal from the agreement.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0374) (on 04/08/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB255 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB255/text/CHAP0374 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB255) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1213133.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB255/text/HB255ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB255) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097276.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB255/text/HB255 |
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