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FL S0434
Bill
AI Summary
- Enacts the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists in Florida, creating a streamlined pathway for licensed school psychologists to obtain equivalent licenses and practice in other member states without meeting duplicative requirements
- Requires compact applicants to hold an unencumbered home state license, have graduated from a qualifying education program (specialist-level with 60+ graduate semester hours or doctoral-level with 90+), completed at least 1,200 hours of supervised internship (600+ in an educational setting), and passed a qualifying national exam
- Establishes the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists Commission as a joint government agency with one delegate per member state, empowered to adopt rules, maintain licensee information, resolve disputes, and oversee compact administration
- Provides special accommodations for active military members and their spouses, allowing them to be deemed as holding a home state license at their permanent residence, primary state of practice, or state of relocation due to a permanent change of station
- Takes effect July 1, 2025, with the compact itself becoming operational once enacted by seven states; member states may withdraw with 180 days' notice and must continue recognizing compact licenses for at least 6 months after withdrawal
Legislative Description
Interstate Compact for School Psychologists
Last Action
Died in Health Policy
6/16/2025
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