AR HB1254

Creates a new "licensed psychological practitioner" license category allowing independent practice of psychology services including therapy, mental health diagnosis and treatment, and psychological assessments (excluding neuropsychological, forensic, and projective personality assessments)

Requires licensed psychological practitioners to complete a 60-hour master's degree in health services psychology with 800 hours of practicum/internship, plus 3,000 hours of post-degree supervised clinical training including 2,200 hours of direct client service

Eliminates new psychological examiner licenses after December 31, 2026, and removes independent practice privileges for psychological examiners licensed after December 31, 2024

Grandfathers psychological examiners who were granted independent practice privileges by the board on or before December 31, 2024, allowing them to become licensed psychological practitioners without meeting new educational requirements

Mandates that licensed psychological practitioners receive compensation from Medicare, Arkansas Medicaid, private insurance, health benefit plans, and healthcare providers for services rendered