HB4397

SCH CD-SCH PSYCHOLOGIST-DEGREE

Final Passage·5/19/26

Illinois HB4397 revises qualifications for school psychologists and expands their services.

Illinois HB4397 amends the School Code to redefine the qualifications for school psychologists. It allows those with a specialist degree, an equivalent degree with at least 60 graduate semester hours, or a higher degree in school psychology to qualify. School psychologists can now provide a broader range of services, including psychoeducation, consultation, supervision of interns, and screening for referrals. They are prohibited from offering services outside their employment district.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 19
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 5

2:00 PM

Senate Education Committee Hearing

Mar 25

2:00 PM

House Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

House

Sent to the Governor

May 19

Senate

Third Reading - Passed; 046-012-000

May 19

House

Passed Both Houses