Relating to authorizing the Board of Examiners of Psychologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial licensure determinations and application for waiver of initial licensing

HB 2316 authorizes West Virginia's Board of Examiners of Psychologists to implement an existing rule (17 CSR 07) that changes how prior criminal convictions are evaluated during initial psychology licensure applications. The rule specifically outlines criteria for considering criminal history in licensing decisions and establishes a process for certain applicants to request fee waivers. It directly affects individuals seeking their first psychology license in West Virginia who have prior criminal records. The bill does not create new requirements but formally approves the board's proposed guidelines for handling these cases.