HB2188: School psychologists; staffing flexibility.

Legislative Summary

School psychologists; staffing flexibility. School psychologists; staffing flexibility. Provides that in order to fill vacant school psychologist positions, any local school board may employ, under a provisional license issued by the Department of Education for three school years with an allowance for an additional two-year extension with the approval of the division superintendent, clinical psychologists licensed by the Board of Psychology, provided that any such individual makes progress toward completing the requirements for full licensure as a school psychologist during such period of employment. This bill is a recommendation of the Behavioral Health Commission and the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission.