MD HB340

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

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

The compact establishes the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact Commission, a joint government agency with one commissioner per member state, to administer the agreement and facilitate information sharing between states

Active military members and their spouses receive special provisions, allowing them to maintain home state license status at their permanent residence, primary state of practice, or any member state where they relocate due to a permanent change of station

The compact takes effect October 1, 2026, and becomes operational nationally when enacted by seven states; member states may withdraw with 180 days' notice after repealing the statute