The Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding education accreditation for determining eligibility for examination.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Psychology

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B19-11.0035Licensure by Examination: Proof Satisfactory to the Board for the Purpose of Determining Eligibility for Examination

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding education accreditation for determining eligibility for examination.

SUMMARY: The rule amendment updates language regarding education accreditation for determination of eligibility for examination.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board concluded that this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 490.004(4), 490.005(1)(b) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 490.003(3), 490.005 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Psychology, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3253; [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B19-11.0035 Licensure by Examination: Proof Satisfactory to the Board for the Purpose of Determining Eligibility for Examination.

(1) U.S. and Canadian Education accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA):.

(a) No change.

(b) Program: Applicant’s degree must have been obtained from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).

(c) No change.

(2) International Education not accredited by the APA:

(a) Institution: Applicants who obtained a degree outside of the United States or Canada must provide proof that the institution was officially recognized by the government of the country in which it is located as an institution to train students to practice professional psychology; and,

(b) through (c) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 490.004(4), 490.005(1)(b) FS. Law Implemented 490.003(3), 490.005 FS. History–New 1-7-96, Formerly 59AA-11.0035, Amended 12-4-97, 9-20-98, 11-24-98, 1-25-00, 10-12-11, 11-26-17, 3-15-18, 3-18-20,                                     .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Psychology

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Psychology

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 31, 2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 8, 2020