Texas HB2598 amends the Occupations Code to redefine the role of a school psychologist and establish licensing requirements.

Texas HB2598 amends the Occupations Code to redefine the role of a school psychologist and establish licensing requirements. The bill specifies that the executive council must issue a license to a school psychologist, which is the appropriate credential for providing psychological services in schools. It also updates the composition of a task force to include a school psychologist and mandates that the practice rules for school psychologists comply with nationally recognized standards. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2598 amends the Occupations Code to redefine the role of a school psychologist and establish licensing requirements.

Texas HB2598 amends the Occupations Code to redefine the role of a school psychologist and establish licensing requirements. The bill specifies that the executive council must issue a license to a school psychologist, which is the appropriate credential for providing psychological services in schools. It also updates the composition of a task force to include a school psychologist and mandates that the practice rules for school psychologists comply with nationally recognized standards. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.