HI HB54

Establishes a nationally certified school psychologist incentive program within the Department of Education to recognize school psychologists earning the Nationally Certified School Psychologist credential from the National Association of School Psychologists.

Provides a $5,000 annual bonus to each nationally certified school psychologist who maintains current national certification.

Offers up to $500 upon completing all components of the credential and reimburses the remainder of the national certification application fee upon achievement of the credential.

Provides an additional $5,000 annual bonus to school psychologists employed by the department who maintain current certification and provide services in hard-to-fill areas as defined by the department.

Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to support the incentive program.