The Interstate Compact for School Psychology
The Interstate Compact
for School Psychology
Adam Diersing, Senior Policy Analyst
October, 2023
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The ICSP Overview
Adam Diersing, Senior Policy Analyst
October, 2023
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adiersing@csg.org
https://compacts.csg.org/compa
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compact-for-school-
psychologists/
This document, authored by Adam Diersing in October 2023, outlines the importance of the Interstate Compact for School Psychology. It delves into the significance of this compact in enhancing the field of school psychology and its potential impact on education policies and practices across different states. The compact aims to foster collaboration and standardization in the delivery of school psychology services.
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The Interstate Compact for School Psychology Adam Diersing, Senior Policy Analyst October, 2023
Housekeeping The Council of State Governments Founded in 1933, CSG is our nation s only organization serving all three branches of state government. Mission Scope Membership CSG is a region- based membership organization that fosters the exchange of insights and ideas to help state officials shape public policy Champion excellence in state governments in order to advance the common good The nation s only organization serving all three branches of state government @CSGovts | csg.org
National Center for Interstate Compacts (NCIC) Exists within The Council of State Governments Seeks to help states work cooperatively to solve mutual issues and meet shared goals Serves as an: Information clearinghouse Provider of training and technical assistance Primary facilitator for assisting states in the review, revision and creation of new interstate compacts
What is an Interstate Compact? A legal contract between two or more states that allows states to: Cooperatively address shared problems #1 Maintain sovereignty over issues belonging to states #2 Respond to national priorities with one voice #3
Occupational Licensing Interstate Compacts Maintain or Improve Public Health and Safety Preserve State Authority Over Professional Licensing Facilitate Multistate Practice 50 states and territories have adopted at least 1 compact. 41 states (+ DC and Guam) have adopted at least 3compacts. Over 290 pieces of occupational licensure compact legislation have been enacted since January 2016. 15 professions have active interstate compacts for occupational licensing.
Active Occupational Licensing Interstate Compacts Nurse Licensure Compact 41 Counseling Compact 29 Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact -10 PA Compact-1 Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Compact 29 InterstateMassage Compact 1 Medical Licensure Compact 41 Advanced Practice Nursing Compact 3 Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact 39 OccupationalTherapy Compact 28 Cosmetology Compact 3 Social Work Compact -1 Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact - 3 PhysicalTherapy Compact 36 EMS Compact 24
Compact Development Process Phase I Development Phase II Phase III Education and Enactment Transition and Operation TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GROUP Composed of approximately 20 state officials, stakeholders and issueexperts Examines issues, current policy,best practices and alternativestructures Establishes recommendations as tothe content of an interstatecompact COMPACT DOCUMENT TEAM Composed of 5 to 8 stateofficials, stakeholders, and issue experts Crafts compact based on Technical Assistance Grouprecommendations Circulates draft compact to statesand stakeholder groups for comment FINAL PRODUCT Drafting team considers commentsand incorporates into compact Final product sent to TA group Released to states forconsideration EDUCATION TRANSITION Develop comprehensive legislative resource kit Develop informational website with state-by- state tracking and supportdocuments Convene National Briefing to educate state officials STATE SUPPORT Enactment threshold met State notification Interim Executive Boardappointed Interim Committee sestablished Convene first Compact meeting Information system development (standards, security, vendors) Develop network of champions Provide on-site technical assistance to sponsors and bill drafters Provide legislative testimony OPERATION Ongoing state control andgovernance Staff support Annual assessment, if necessary Annual business meeting Information system oversight (maintenance, security, training, etc.) Long-term enhancements / up-grades STATE ENACTMENTS Track and review compact legislation as it is filed Prepare for the transition to an active compact.
The ICSP Overview Adam Diersing, Senior Policy Analyst October, 2023
State Requirements on a License Qualifying National Exam Qualifying School Psychologist Education Program Minimum of 1200 hours of supervised internship experience, with 600 hours in a school
The ICSP Model Compact Development Process Multistate License Model 3) The ICSP Information Exchange System validates the held license and transfers data to the new state 5) License Issued after Background check, fee, etc. 1) A school psych holding an eligible license in an ICSP member state 2) The school psych applies for a license in another ICSP member state
Renewal Requirements Hold and Maintain an active Home State License Complete all renewal requirements in the Home State Additional licenses automatically renew with the Home State if administrative requirements are met
Discipline and Adverse Action Discipline and revocation authority remains with the state Increased requirements and authorization to share discipline date NASDTEC Clearinghouse
Summary of Remaining Sections Article VII: Establishment of the Compact Commission Member states must appoint 1 delegate and the delegate must be the primary administrative officer of the State Licensing Authority or their designee Article VIII: Rulemaking The compact gives the Commission the power to promulgate rules in order to effectively and efficiently implement and administer the purposes and provisions. Article IX: Facilitating Information Exchange The compact requires that the commission provide a system to facilitate the information exchange required for the administration of the compact.
Summary of Remaining Sections Compact Development Process Summary of Other Articles Article X: Oversight, Dispute Resolution and Enforcement Article XI: Effective Date, Withdrawal and Amendment. Article XII: Construction and Severability Article XIII: Binding Effect of Compact and Other Laws
Thank you for having me today. adiersing@csg.org https://compacts.csg.org/compa ct-updates/the-interstate- compact-for-school- psychologists/
