Rhode Island H7335 expands the licensing of school psychologists for independent practice and addresses the shortage of school psychologists.

Rhode Island H7335 includes licensed school psychologists under the provisions of the general laws governing the regulations of psychologists. It expands the licensing of school psychologists for independent practice. The bill establishes a grant program to incentivize and support the implementation and operation of school psychologist graduate preparation programs within state-funded institutions of higher education. It also aims to address the shortage of school psychologists in Rhode Island and create a pipeline for licensure through the department of health.

Rhode Island H7335 expands the licensing of school psychologists for independent practice and addresses the shortage of school psychologists.

Rhode Island H7335 includes licensed school psychologists under the provisions of the general laws governing the regulations of psychologists. It expands the licensing of school psychologists for independent practice. The bill establishes a grant program to incentivize and support the implementation and operation of school psychologist graduate preparation programs within state-funded institutions of higher education. It also aims to address the shortage of school psychologists in Rhode Island and create a pipeline for licensure through the department of health.