MD HB959

Maryland would enter the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact, allowing licensed school psychologists with multistate licenses to practice in any member state without obtaining separate state licenses

Licensees must hold an unencumbered home state license, pass a qualifying national exam endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists, complete at least 1,200 hours of supervised internship (600+ in a school setting), and graduate from a qualifying education program

Establishes the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact Commission as a joint government agency with one commissioner per member state to administer the compact, promulgate rules, and facilitate information sharing

The compact takes effect when enacted by seven states; Maryland may withdraw with 180 days' notice after repealing the statute, but must continue recognizing compact licenses for at least 6 months

Active military members and their spouses receive special provisions allowing them to maintain home state license status at their permanent residence, primary practice state, or location of permanent change of station