The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to address the requirements for forensic psychological evaluations of minors, including the appropriate APA guidelines and the manner in which licensees may obtain these guidelines.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Psychology

Rule No.: RULE TITLE
64B19-18.007: Requirements for Forensic Psychological Evaluations of Minors for the Purpose of Addressing Custody, Residence or Visitation Disputes
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to address the requirements for forensic psychological evaluations of minors, including the appropriate APA guidelines and the manner in which licensees may obtain these guidelines.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The appropriate APA guidelines and the method for obtaining said guidelines.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 490.004(4) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 490.009(2)(s) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Psychology, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.