HI SB224

Establishes licensure program for school psychologists to be administered by the board of psychology, effective July 1, 2019, with applicants required to meet minimum qualifications including a specialist-level or doctoral degree in school psychology from an accredited institution with at least 60 semester hours of graduate coursework.

Requires applicants to complete 1,200 hours of supervised internship with at least 600 hours in a school setting and pass the School Psychology Praxis examination with a minimum score of 147, or hold current national certification or valid out-of-state licensure.

Prohibits the use of titles "school psychologist" or "licensed school psychologist" without licensure beginning July 1, 2019, with violations subject to fines of up to $1,000 per offense.

Limits school psychologists to practice only in educational settings (schools, universities, early intervention programs, developmental centers, approved private schools) and explicitly prohibits private practice.

Expands the board of psychology from 7 to 9 members to include two licensed school psychologists, and sets the school psychologist licensure program for automatic repeal on June 30, 2025, unless reauthorized.