HB 1265 Hawaii House · 2023 Regular Session

RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGY.

Summary

Establishes licensure for school psychologists consistent with National Association of School Psychologists standards. Clarifies that the exemptions from licensure as a psychologist apply to those persons employed as school psychologists by an educational institution and practicing only within a school setting. Prohibits private practice by school psychologists. Renames the Hawaii teacher standards board the Hawaii teacher standards and school psychologists board; amends the composition of the board to include two school psychologists and requires the board to submit a report to the legislature. Sunsets 7/1/2026.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jan 2023

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Introduced Jan 24, 2023 Last action Feb 1, 2023

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Feb 1, 2023

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Re-referred to EDN/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6

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Jan 30, 2023

Committee

Referred to EDN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3

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Jan 25, 2023

Introduced

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

lower

Jan 24, 2023

Introduced

Pending introduction.

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12 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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