Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. An applicant is
a person who submits to the board the required application fee and the complete
prescribed application which includes evidence that the person:
1. is at least 21 years of age; and
2. is of good moral character; and
3. is a citizen of the United State or has
declared his intention to become a citizen. A statement by the person under
oath that he is a citizen or that he intends to apply for citizenship when he
becomes eligible to make such application shall be sufficient proof of
compliance with the requirement of this Paragraph;
4. has completed a school specialist degree
from a National Association of School Psychologists approved program or
equivalent;
5. has completed an
internship of at least 1200 hours and nine months in duration, conducted under
the supervision of a certified school psychologist in a school setting or by a
licensed psychologist in a community setting. Of the 1200 hours, 600 hours
shall be completed in a school setting;
6. has completed three years of supervised
experience as a certified school psychologist within the public school system.
One year of full-time employment or experience, obtained as part of an
acceptable internship as defined by the board under
§3403 of this Title, may be applied
toward the three years of required supervision. Such experience must be
obtained within one academic year, in a public school system. Such "academic
year" shall be defined by the school calendar in the district of
practice;
7. has passed the
nationally certified school psychologist examination;
8. has demonstrated professional knowledge of
the laws and rules regarding the practice of psychology in Louisiana;
and
9. Is not in violation of any
of the provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations adopted by the
board.
B. Applicant
status shall not be used for professional representation.
C. An applicant who is denied licensure by
the board based on the evidence submitted as required under Subsection A of
this Section, may reapply to the board after two years have elapsed, and having
completed additional training meeting the requirements of the law and as
defined in the rules and regulations adopted by the board.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with
R.S.
37:2357.
