HB0530 | Licensed School Psychological Practitioner Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill enacts provisions relating to the licensure of a licensed school psychological practitioner.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill creates a new license category under the Psychologist Licensing Act for a licensed
school psychological practitioner; defines the scope of practice for a licensed school psychological practitioner; and specifies the requirements to receive a license as a licensed school psychological practitioner.

Bill Details
Year: 
2024
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 13, 2024
Sponsor
Representative
Republican - District 17
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

This bill creates licensure requirements for school psychologists to ensure adequate training and experience of professionals in school settings.

Commission: 
Health
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

That Utah PTA support collaborative efforts between the home, school, private physicians, and community resource agencies to create mental health support networks for families, to recognize the prevalence and need for recognition of mental health illnesses and associated diagnosis and treatment, and to increase the number of psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, and mental health professionals to provide adequate services for those needing help.