HI HB54

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

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

Offers up to $500 upon completing the Nationally Certified School Psychologist 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 with current certification who work 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, effective July 1, 3000.