SB 276: Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

The bill ratifies the interstate compact for school psychologists, enabling the practice of school psychology across state lines without duplicative requirements. This facilitates the mobility of school psychologists to address workforce shortages and ensures safe and reliable services are available. The compact promotes cooperation between member states in regulating the practice of school psychology and respects the authority of each state to protect its residents. School psychologists from member states can practice in other states without first obtaining a license, and the compact requires compliance with each state's scope of practice laws. Member states must share information to accomplish the compact's objectives and identify equivalent licenses available to licensees. The compact also facilitates the relocation of military members and their spouses who are licensed to provide sc…