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OR HB2596

Bill

Status

Vetoed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Courtney Neron Misslin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Oregon enters the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact, allowing licensed school psychologists to obtain equivalent licenses in other member states without duplicative requirements
  • Licensees must hold an active 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 (with 600+ hours in a school), and graduate from a qualifying education program
  • Creates the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact Commission as a joint government agency with one delegate per member state to administer the compact, establish rules, collect fees, and facilitate information sharing
  • Active military members and their spouses may designate their home state license in their permanent residence, primary state of practice, or state of relocation due to permanent change of station
  • The compact takes effect when enacted by seven states; Oregon's payments to the commission are contingent on receiving appropriations from the state legislature

Legislative Description

Relating to an interstate compact for school psychologists.

Last Action

Veto sustained in accordance with Article V, Section 15b, Oregon Constitution.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/25/2025
Education1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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