Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0605
Summary
The bill changes the definition of "school psychologist" to require a specialist degree (or equivalent graduate coursework) or a higher degree in school psychology, plus 1,200 clock‑hours of supervised experience. It also ties the title to a Professional Educator License endorsement and lists the specific services psychologists may provide in public schools. The change aims to raise qualification standards and clarify the role of school psychologists for students with disabilities.
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