Bill > H1124

This bill adopts the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, establishing a framework for licensed school psychologists to practice in multiple states without needing to obtain separate licenses in each, thereby improving access to school psychology services and addressing workforce shortages. It defines key terms like "Member State" (a state that has enacted the compact), "Licensee" (an individual holding a license), and "Equivalent License" (a license granted to out-of-state psychologists under the compact). The bill also creates the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the compact, establishes rules for state participation and individual psychologist eligibility, and includes provisions for active military members and their spouses. Furthermore, it appropriates $1,000,000 to East Carolina University (ECU) for a virtual school psychology training program, with the entire act becoming effective on July 1, 2026.