64B21-500.005. Experience Required for Licensure

(1) Each applicant for licensure shall submit verification of three (3) years experience in the practice of school psychology. Two (2) years of the three (3) year requirement shall consist of supervised experience in accordance with the provisions of this rule. One (1) year of experience consists of 1500 hours within twelve (12) consecutive months. No more than 1500 hours shall be credited for any consecutive twelve (12) month period. Any applicant who practices less than 1500 hours during any consecutive twelve (12) month period shall be credited on a pro-rata basis for experience obtained during that period.

(2) A minimum of 1 1/2 contact hours per week of face-to-face interactive supervision is required as a part of the two (2) years of supervised experience requirement.

(3) All supervision shall be performed by an individual who, prior to the onset of supervising an applicant, has met educational and experience requirements for school psychology licensure, and is:

(a) Certified or licensed as a school psychologist in any jurisdiction, or

(b) A licensed psychologist.

(4) Supervision shall involve all of the following:

(a) A focus on the raw data from the student’s clinical work, which is made directly available to the supervisor through such means as written clinical materials, direct observation and video and audio recordings, and

(b) A process which is clearly distinguishable from personal psychotherapy or didactic instruction.

Specific Authority 490.015 FS. Law Implemented 490.005(2) FS. History–New 4-13-82, Amended 2-21-85, Formerly 21U-500.05, Amended 1-2-92, 6-21-92, Formerly 21U-500.005, 61E9-500.005, Amended 8-15-01.