ME LD1990

Eliminates the 6-month waiting period for psychologist licensure applicants who previously failed the qualifying examination, allowing the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists to accept applications immediately after successful passage

Enacted as emergency legislation to take effect immediately upon approval, bypassing the standard 90-day waiting period

Intended to address Maine's behavioral health workforce shortage by removing barriers that delay licensure of qualified psychologists

Amends 32 MRSA §3831, sub-§2, which governs psychologist licensure requirements