SB818 Summary

• Establishes licensure requirements for school psychologists administered by the Hawaii teacher standards board, aligning with National Association of School Psychologists standards.

• Prohibits school psychologists licensed under the new program from engaging in private practice and requires them to practice only within school settings.

• Exempts school psychologists employed by educational institutions who practice only within school settings from licensure requirements under chapter 465, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

• Renames the Hawaii teacher standards board to the Hawaii teacher standards and school psychologists board and expands board membership from 17 to 19 members, adding two school psychologists.

• Requires the board to submit a report to the legislature regarding school psychologist licensure by 20 days before the 2022 regular legislative session; bill sunsets July 1, 2026.