1. (1) A Utah institution of higher education may seek approval by the Board for a school psychologist preparation program if the program:

   1. (a) results in a masters degree or higher in school psychology;
   2. (b) meets the 2020 Standards for Graduate Preparation of School Psychologists created by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP);
   3. (c) prepares candidates to provide comprehensive and integrated services across the ten general domains of school psychology as defined in the 2020 Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services;
   4. (d) prepares candidates to follow the 2020 National Association of School Psychologists Professional Standards and apply those standards and competencies in compliance with Utah law; and

   5. (e) includes school-based clinical experiences for a candidate to observe, practice skills, and reflect on practices that:

      1. (i) are significant in number, depth, breadth, and duration; and
      2. (ii) are progressively more complex.

2. (2) For a program applicant accepted after January 1, 2020, a school psychologist preparation program shall require multiple opportunities for a program applicant to successfully demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills gained through the program in a school-based setting in each of the following:

   1. (a) administering varied models and methods of assessment and data collection for:

      1. (i) identifying strengths and needs of students;
      2. (ii) developing effective services and programs for students; and
      3. (iii) measuring progress and outcomes for students;
   2. (b) implementing varied models and strategies of consultation, collaboration, and communication with individuals, families, groups, and systems;
   3. (c) implementing varied strategies that promote social-emotional functioning and mental health in students; and collecting and analyzing data for evaluation and support of effective practices at the individual, group, and systems levels.
3. (3) An individual that holds the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential issued by NASP meets the out of state licensing requirement for a professional school psychologist license area of concentration detailed in Subsection R277-301-6(6).

KEY: preparation, psychologists, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, speech-language technicians, counselors

Date of Last Change: February 7, 2025

Notice of Continuation: December 16, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53E-6-201