1. (1) Term of Licensure: A School Psychologist License is valid for three years and is renewable as provided in section 4 of this rule. The date of the first expiration of the license is three years from the date of issue plus time to the applicant's birthday.

2. (2) Assignments: The School Psychologist License is valid for:

   1. (a) School psychology at all age or grade levels;
   2. (b) Substitute counseling at any level; and
   3. (c) Substitute teaching at any level in any specialty.

3. (3) Applying for License: To be eligible for a School Psychologist License, an applicant must:

   1. (a) Possess the personal qualifications for licensure including attainment of at least eighteen years of age; possessing good moral character; and mental and physical health necessary for employment as a school psychologist;;

   2. (b) Complete a School Psychologist License Preparation Program.

      1. (A) Completers of Oregon Programs: Provide evidence of admission to and completion of a Commission-approved School Psychologist License preparation program; or

      2. (B) Completers of Out-of-State Programs: Provide evidence of:

         1. (i)  Completion of an approved out-of-state school psychologist program;
         2. (ii) An active and valid non-provisional school psychologist license from a NASDTEC jurisdiction; and
         3. (iii) Meet the requirements for knowledge of U.S. and Oregon civil rights laws and professional ethics; or
      3. (C) Complete a Specialist-level program or equivalent accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists in school psychology; or
      4. (D) Hold a current certification of Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) administered by the National School Psychology Certification Board (NSPCB; established by NASP); and

   3. (c) Complete a background clearance that includes:

      1. (A) Furnishing fingerprints, as required by ORS 342.223;
      2. (B) Providing satisfactory responses to character questions in the form and manner prescribed by the Commission; and
   4. (d) Submit a complete and correct application in the form and manner required by the Commission, including payment of all required fees as provided in 584-200-0050.

4. (4) Renewal: The School Psychologist License may be renewed repeatedly for three years. To be eligible to apply for renewal of the School Psychologist License, the applicant must:

   1. (a) Complete a professional development plan in accordance with OAR 584-255-0010; and
   2. (b) Submit a complete and correct renewal application in the form and manner required by the Commission and the payment of all required fees as provided in OAR 584-200-0050.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 342.165

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 342.125, ORS 342.136, ORS 342.138 & ORS 342.165

History

TSPC 19-2023, amend filed 10/23/2023, effective 11/01/2023
TSPC 18-2021, adopt filed 11/15/2021, effective 01/03/2022