Current through December 31, 2024
Section 391.315 - Endorsement to serve as school psychologist: General qualifications; renewal1. To qualify for an endorsement to serve as a school psychologist, a person must:(a) Have accomplished each of the following:(1) Hold a master's or more advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution;(2) Have preparation in school psychology;(3) Have successfully completed the areas of study listed in NAC 391.316;(4) Have earned 60 semester hours of graduate credits in the areas of study listed in NAC 391.316 and 391.317; and(5) Have completed an internship in school psychology as provided in NAC 391.319;(b) Hold a credential as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist issued by the National Association of School Psychologists, or its successor organization; or(c) Have completed a program approved by the Board which prepares a person to be a school psychologist.2. A person who holds an endorsement to serve as a school psychologist is exempt from the requirements of subparagraphs (1) and (2) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NAC 391.036.3. To renew an endorsement to serve as a school psychologist, the holder of the endorsement must: (a) Comply with the provisions of NAC 391.065 for the license held by the person and complete professional development consisting of: (1) At least 1 hour during the previous calendar year related to ethics in the practice of school psychology;(2) At least 1 hour during the previous calendar year related to evidence-based suicide prevention and awareness or another course of instruction on suicide prevention and awareness; and(3) At least 1 hour during the previous calendar year related to cultural competency and diversity, equity and inclusion; or(b) Provide proof that the person holds a a valid certificate as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist issued by the National Association of School Psychologists, or its successor organization.Nev. Admin. Code § 391.315
Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. §391.440, eff. 10-23-81-NAC A 4-27-84; A by Comm'n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-27-91; 7-16-92; R089-99, 10-25-99; A by R120-22A, eff. 5/24/2023; A by R165-22A, eff. 9/16/2024