TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY FROM TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS; AND TO ALLOW PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIANS TO BE EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS.

HB 1257 removes a restriction preventing psychologists from employing technicians to perform neuropsychology services. It changes reimbursement rules so psychologists, not technicians, receive payment for services provided by these technicians. The bill directly affects psychologists and their psychology technicians in Arkansas by allowing technicians to support neuropsychology work under a psychologist’s supervision. This policy change streamlines employment and billing for these roles without altering licensing requirements.