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DE SB208
Bill
Status
12/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Pettyjohn
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AI Summary
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Creates two new categories of psychology professionals: "licensed psychology associate" (master's degree holders who can practice independently within their training scope) and "master's-level psychological assistant" (individuals seeking further licensure who work under supervision)
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Renames the existing "psychological assistant" to "doctoral-level psychological assistant" to distinguish between doctoral and master's-level assistants
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Licensed psychology associates must hold a master's degree with minimum 60 graduate semester hours, complete an internship, obtain 2 years of supervised experience, and pass the EPPP examination; they are prohibited from conducting neuropsychological, forensic, child custody, and certain specialized evaluations
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Master's-level psychological assistants may work under supervision of either a licensed psychologist or licensed psychology associate, while doctoral-level psychological assistants can only be supervised by licensed psychologists
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Requires criminal background checks (state and federal) for all applicants seeking licensure or registration, with conviction of a felony sexual offense resulting in permanent license revocation
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Psychology Professionals.
Last Action
Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
1/14/2026