Iowa: Iowa does not have a separate credential for the private practice of school psychology. It is considered under the scope of the credential issued by the department of education.
Michigan: Michigan does not have a credential for the private practice of school psychology.
Minnesota: Minnesota does not have a credential for the private practice of school psychology.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:
The Board conformed the rule to the statutory requirements.
Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis:
This rule was posted for economic comments and none were received.
Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:
The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis is attached.
Effect on small business:
These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at Kirsten.Reader@wisconsin.gov, or by calling (608) 267-2435. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEXT OF RULE
Section 1. Psy 3.01 is repealed and recreated to read:
Psy 3.01 Application. An applicant for licensure as a private practice school psychologist shall submit all of the following:
(1) Completed and signed application form.
(2) The application fee authorized by s. 440.05(1), Stats. (3) Official transcript indicating one of the following:
(a) Doctoral degree in philosophy.
(b) Doctoral degree in psychology.
(c) Doctoral degree in education.
(d) Education specialist degree.
(e) Master’s degree in psychology consisting of a minimum of 60 graduate semester credits.
(4) Written verification from a supervising psychologist, school official or administrator that the applicant has successfully completed one academic year of experience or internship consisting of at least 1200 hours in school psychology under the supervision of a school psychologist licensed by the department of public instruction.
(5) Evidence that the applicant holds a regular license as a school psychologist issued by the department of public instruction.
(6) Evidence of successful completion of the Praxis School Psychology examination. This section does not apply to an applicant who is licensed in another state if the applicant submits proof of completion of at least 40 hours of board approved continuing education obtained within 2 years prior to application.
(7) Evidence of successful completion of the jurisprudence examination.
(8) Verification of the applicant’s credentials in all states or countries in which the applicant has ever held a credential.
(9) For applicants who have a pending criminal charge or have been convicted of a crime, all information necessary for the board to determine whether the circumstances of the pending criminal charge or conviction are substantially related to the private practice of school psychology.
Section 2. Psy 3.02, 3.03, 3.04, 3.05 and 3.06 repealed.
Section 3. Psy 3.07 is repealed and recreated to read:
Psy 3.07 Passing score. The passing score on each examination is determined by the board to represent minimum competence. The board may adopt the recommended passing score of the examination provider.
Section 4. Psy 3.08, 3.09 and 3.10 are repealed.
Section 5. INITIAL APPLICABILITY. This rule first applies to license applications that are submitted on the effective date of this rule.
Section 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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