SS 017-24

Statement of Scope

PSYCHOLOGY EXAMINING BOARD

Rule No.:

Psy 2

Relating to:

Temporary Practice

Rule Type:

Permanent

1. Finding/nature of emergency (Emergency Rule only):

N/A

2. Detailed description of the objective of the proposed rule:

The objective of this rule project is to review the temporary practice requirements in chapter Psy 2 pursuant s. 455.03, Stats. The Board might consider revising this section to provide clearer guidelines for out-of-state providers wanting to practice temporarily in Wisconsin.

3. Description of the existing policies relevant to the rule, new policies proposed to be included in the rule, and an analysis of policy alternatives:

The Board intends to review and potentially revise chapter Psy 2 regarding temporary practice for out-of-state psychologists looking to practice in Wisconsin. An alternative would be to not revise the code to clarify the criteria for temporary practice, which would create confusion and a lack of clarity for stakeholders.

4. Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule (including the statutory citation and language):

Section 15.08 (5) (b), Stats., provides that an examining board “[s]hall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains, and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the particular trade or profession.”

Section 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., “[e]ach agency may promulgate rules interpreting the provisions of any statute enforced or administered by the agency, if the agency considers it necessary to effectuate the purpose of the statute…”

5. Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:

Approximately 80 hours

6. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:

Eligible licensed psychologists from other states wanting to practice temporarily in Wisconsin.

7. Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule:

None.

8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses):

The proposed rule will have minimal to no economic impact on small businesses and the state’s economy as a whole.

Contact Person: Sofia Anderson, [e-mail].