HB 24-1096

HB 24-1096, also known as the School Psychologists Licensure Interstate Compact, allows school psychologists who are licensed in one state to easily obtain equivalent licenses in other participating states. This makes it easier for them to provide psychological services across different states, especially benefiting students and schools in Colorado. The bill was signed into law on April 29, 2024, and took effect immediately, meaning that school psychologists can now more readily practice in multiple states if needed.

Official Summary

The act enacts the "School Psychologists Licensure Interstate Compact" (compact). The purpose of the compact is to facilitate the interstate practice of school psychology in educational or school settings, thereby improving the availability of school psychological services (services) to the public. The compact establishes a pathway to allow school psychologists to obtain equivalent licenses to provide services in any state that is a member of the compact (member state). The compact outlines the requirements for a school psychologist to obtain and maintain an equivalent license in another member state. Provisions for active military members and their spouses are made. The compact takes effect on the date it is enacted into law in the seventh compact state. The executive director of the department of education shall notify the revisor of statutes in writing when the seventh compact state has enacted the compact into law by e-mailing notice to the revisor of statutes. APPROVED by Governor April 29, 2024 EFFECTIVE April 29, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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