HB4397

Illinois HB4397 updates qualifications for school psychologists, including degree requirements and supervised experience.

Illinois HB4397 amends the School Code to revise the qualifications for school psychologists. It specifies that a school psychologist must hold a specialist degree, an equivalent degree with at least 60 graduate semester hours, or a higher degree in school psychology. Additionally, the psychologist must complete at least 1,200 clock hours of supervised experience in school psychological services. The bill also outlines the services school psychologists can provide, such as assessments, prevention and intervention services, mental and behavioral health services, and crisis intervention.