HB 2599 Summary

• Amends Arizona Revised Statutes § 32-2071.01 regarding licensure requirements for psychologists administered by the state board of psychologist examiners.

• Adds the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System as an acceptable accrediting body for doctoral psychology programs, alongside the existing American Psychological Association accreditation.

• Permits psychologists licensed in other U.S. or Canadian jurisdictions to meet Arizona's education requirements by holding a certificate of professional qualification, current National Register credentials with five years of independent practice, or American Board of Professional Psychology diplomate status.

• Maintains existing requirements that applicants demonstrate professional competence, pass required examinations, and have no history of license discipline or unresolved unprofessional conduct.