Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 391 - EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL
SPECIAL ENDORSEMENTS
Section 391.315 - Endorsement to serve as school psychologist: General qualifications; renewal

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 391.315

Current through February 27, 2024

1. To qualify for an endorsement to serve as a school psychologist, a person must:

(a) Have accomplished each of the following:
(1) Hold a graduate degree from an accredited institution;

(2) Have preparation in school psychology;

(3) Have successfully completed the areas of study listed in NAC 391.316;

(4) Have earned 60 semester hours of graduate credits in the areas of study listed in NAC 391.316 and 391.317; and

(5) Have completed an internship in school psychology as provided in NAC 391.319;

(b) Hold a credential as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist issued by the National Association of School Psychologists or its successor organization; or

(c) Have completed a program approved by the Board which prepares a person to be a school psychologist.

2. A person who holds an endorsement to serve as a school psychologist is exempt from the requirements of subparagraphs (1) and (2) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NAC 391.036.

3. To renew an endorsement to serve as a school psychologist, the holder of the endorsement must:

(a) Comply with the provisions of NAC 391.065 for the license held by the person and complete professional development consisting of:
(1) At least 1 hour during the previous calendar year related to ethics in the practice of school psychology;

(2) At least 1 hour during the previous calendar year related to evidence-based suicide prevention and awareness or another course of instruction on suicide prevention and awareness; and

(3) At least 1 hour during the previous calendar year related to cultural competency and diversity, equity and inclusion; or

(b) Provide proof that the person holds a valid certificate as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist issued by the National Association of School Psychologists or its successor organization.

Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. §391.440, eff. 10-23-81-NAC A 4-27-84; A by Comm'n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-27-91; 7-16-92; R089-99, 10-25-99; A by R120-22A, eff. 5/24/2023

NRS 391.019

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