SS 060-21

Statement of Scope

PSYCHOLOGY EXAMINING BOARD

Rule No.:

Psy 1-5

Relating to:

Legislative update

Rule Type:

Emergency and Permanent

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

The Legislature, by Section 54 of 2021 Wisconsin Act 22, provides an exemption from a finding of emergency for the promulgation of this rule.

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

The objective of the proposed rule is to implement 2021 Wisconsin Act 22.

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:

2021 Wisconsin Act 22 makes substantial changes to ch. 455 related to the requirements for the licensure, renewal, and continuing education of psychologists. The proposed rule will promulgate rules necessary to implement 2021 Wisconsin Act 22. The Psychology Examining Board will also review Psy 1-5 to ensure that the rules are current with standards of practice and consistent with statute.

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

15.08 (5) (b) Each examining board shall 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.

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

100

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

Licensed psychologists and applicants for licensure as a psychologist or as a private school psychologist.

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: Kevyn Radcliffe, Administrative Rules Coordinator, [e-mail], [phone]