The school psychology pupil services license issued by the State Board of Education transferred to the State Board of Psychology on Jan. 1, 2025. Here are answers to some common questions and concerns.
SBP has included OSPA in all its discussions with the groups impacted by this including the Inter-University Council (training programs), DEW Office for Exceptional Children and the State Board of Education Office of Licensure. Prior to his retirement in May 2024, SBP Executive Director Dr. Ron Ross was steadfast in his commitment to ensure this transition is as painless as possible. Incoming SBP Executive Director Karine Hray continues that commitment.
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Definitions:
- SBP = State Board of Psychology
- LSP = Prefix for your license once it moved from Education to Psychology. License number is LSP.XXX.
- 5-Year License = LSP License = school-based license
- 2-Year License = An Independent School Psychology license, which has been and continues to be issued by SBP. Also known as a Private Practice License. This allows for work outside of a school building. License numbers are SP.XXX
- CE = Continuing Education or Professional Development
The State Board of Psychology created a set of rules that will govern our license. As a result the following will occur or has already occurred:
- All licenses and permanent certificates became SBP licenses Jan. 1, 2025, with no paperwork or payment on your end.
- If your current pupil services license was expired on Dec. 31, 2024, it did not move and you must obtain a new license from SBP.
- You will first renew your SBP license by Sept. 30, 2025. The eLicense portal will open April 18 to allow for early license renewal.
- If your license is set to expire June 30, 2025, it will NOT expire then. It will have already become an SBP license that expires Sept. 30, 2025.
- Under the draft rules, no one will be required to show proof of continuing education credits (CEs) for the Sept. 30, 2025 renewal. You will first be required to show proof of hours in 2030.
