Relating to the licensing of a psychologist as a licensed specialist in school psychology; authorizing a fee.
SB 531 creates a new "licensed specialist in school psychology" license category in Texas. It allows psychologists already licensed under Texas law to apply for this specialty by paying a fee and meeting basic requirements (like passing an exam). The bill also requires continuing education focused on school-based services, including special education laws and student assessments. This directly affects psychologists seeking to specialize in school settings rather than general practice.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 5, 2024
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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4
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Committee
1
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health & Human Services
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kevin Sparks
RRepublican
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