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From NASP: Model Licensure Act Threatens School Psychologists
Please take action to protect the future of school psychological practice and services to children, families and schools by contacting the APA Model Licensure Act Task Force regarding proposed revisions to their Model Licensure Act.
APA is proposing to eliminate the school psychology exemption in its revised Model Licensure Act (MLA). The MLA has been used in the past by many state legislatures to make decisions about laws governing licensing and credentialing psychologist at the state level.
A long-standing provision in the MLA has provided an exemption for school psychologists who are appropriately credentialed by their state board of education to hold the title "school psychologist" and to practice independently in school settings. Its removal could negatively impact practice for all school psychologists if states revise their laws in accordance with the MLA.
Tell APA to reinstate the 30-year exemption for school psychologists! APA is seeking input on the MLA through a 90-day public comment period, which runs through November 1st. NASP has posted ready-to-send letters on its website. To send a letter or for additional information, visit NASP at http://www.nasponline.org/standards/apamla.aspx. Note that talking points for APA members attending the APA convention this week are posted there as well.
NASP plans to send this message to all NASP members tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Kathy Pluymert, PhD, NCSP
Program Manager, Professional Standards
Jennifer Kitson, NCSP
Program Manager, Advocacy |
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National Research Center
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The Arc
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developmental disabilities and that they have the services and supports
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