La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § LXIII-3301

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section LXIII-3301 - Definition

A. An applicant is a person who submits to the board the required application fee and the complete prescribed application which includes evidence that the person:

1. is at least 21 years of age; and

2. is of good moral character; and

3. is a citizen of the United State or has declared his intention to become a citizen. A statement by the person under oath that he is a citizen or that he intends to apply for citizenship when he becomes eligible to make such application shall be sufficient proof of compliance with the requirement of this Paragraph;

4. has completed a school specialist degree from a National Association of School Psychologists approved program or equivalent;

5. has completed an internship of at least 1200 hours and nine months in duration, conducted under the supervision of a certified school psychologist in a school setting or by a licensed psychologist in a community setting. Of the 1200 hours, 600 hours shall be completed in a school setting;

6. has completed three years of supervised experience as a certified school psychologist within the public school system. One year of full-time employment or experience, obtained as part of an acceptable internship as defined by the board under §3403 of this Title, may be applied toward the three years of required supervision. Such experience must be obtained within one academic year, in a public school system. Such "academic year" shall be defined by the school calendar in the district of practice;

7. has passed the nationally certified school psychologist examination;

8. has demonstrated professional knowledge of the laws and rules regarding the practice of psychology in Louisiana; and

9. Is not in violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations adopted by the board.

B. Applicant status shall not be used for professional representation.

C. An applicant who is denied licensure by the board based on the evidence submitted as required under Subsection A of this Section, may reapply to the board after two years have elapsed, and having completed additional training meeting the requirements of the law and as defined in the rules and regulations adopted by the board.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LXIII-3301

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Examiners of Psychologists, LR 412621 (12/1/2015), Amended by the Department of Health, Board of Examiners of Psychologists, LR 431174 (6/1/2017).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2357.