HI SB2612

Creates a new licensing program for school psychologists administered by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, requiring licensure for anyone practicing school psychology or using the title "licensed school psychologist"

Establishes minimum qualifications including a master's or doctoral degree in school psychology with 60 semester hours of specified coursework, 1,200 hours of supervised internship (with at least 600 hours in schools), and passing the School Psychology Praxis examination with a minimum score of 147

Provides alternative pathways for individuals with current National Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credentials, valid licenses from other states, or those who passed the School Psychology Praxis exam after January 1, 2000 to qualify for licensure within one year of the bill's effective date

Grants the director authority to deny, suspend, revoke, or condition licenses for grounds including fraud, incompetence, professional misconduct, criminal convictions, substance abuse, and violations of ethical standards, with fines up to $1,000 per violation

Implements a December 31, 2017 deadline for all school psychologists in public and private sectors to comply with licensure requirements, with an exemption for those continuously employed in government agencies since December 31, 1990