Texas SB531 establishes licensing standards for psychologists as licensed specialists in school psychology, including continuing education.

Texas SB531 amends the Occupations Code to set licensing standards for psychologists as licensed specialists in school psychology. The bill specifies that the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council must establish rules and fees by January 1, 2026, to implement these standards. The standards include completing graduate coursework in psychological and educational foundations, interventions, assessments, and professional issues and ethics, and passing a nationally recognized qualifying examination.

Texas SB531 establishes licensing standards for psychologists as licensed specialists in school psychology, including continuing education.

Texas SB531 amends the Occupations Code to set licensing standards for psychologists as licensed specialists in school psychology. The bill specifies that the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council must establish rules and fees by January 1, 2026, to implement these standards. The standards include completing graduate coursework in psychological and educational foundations, interventions, assessments, and professional issues and ethics, and passing a nationally recognized qualifying examination.