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AK SB8

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2009

Primary Sponsor

Lyman Hoffman

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Origin

Senate

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that psychological associate examination candidates must not have failed a board examination within the preceding six months

  • Eliminates the requirement that candidates have recommendations from two licensed psychologists with doctoral degrees, replacing it with a recommendation from either an immediate supervisor who is a licensed psychologist or two licensed psychologists with doctoral degrees

  • Repeals an unnamed provision previously numbered (3) in the associates' examination qualifications section

  • Changes the definition of "practicing psychology" to remove the requirement that services be rendered "for a fee," allowing unpaid psychological services to constitute practice

  • Expands exemptions for school psychologists by specifying "school district" instead of limiting exemptions to governmental units, educational institutions, or private agencies

Legislative Description

Psychologists' Licensing And Practice

Education

Last Action

REFERRED TO EDUCATION

1/21/2009

Committee Referrals

Education1/21/2009

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