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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Entering into the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact for the purpose of authorizing licensed school psychologists who hold multistate licenses to provide school psychological services in member states; establishing requirements for multistate licensure; establishing the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact Commission; providing for the withdrawal from the Compact; etc.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact, which allows licensed school psychologists to practice in other member states without needing to obtain separate licenses in each state, thereby improving access to school psychological services. The compact establishes requirements for obtaining a multistate license, creates the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the agreement, and outlines procedures for states to join or withdraw from the compact. Key provisions include defining terms like "home state" (the state where a psychologist is primarily licensed) and "equivalent license" (a license granted by another member state under the compact), requiring member states to share information about licensees, and establishing rules for the Commission's operation, including dispute resolution and enforcement mechanisms. The compact also addresses provisions for active military members and their spouses, ensuring their mobility and ability to practice.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred Ways and Means (on 03/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0238?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0238t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0238_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0238f.pdf |
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