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NASP Response to APA’s Model Act for State Licensure
2009 Revisions

Thank you to all NASP members, colleagues and friends that expressed support for the retention of the School Psychology exemption in the APA proposed Model Act for the Licensure of Psychologists! This advocacy campaign resulted in 7180 letters being sent through the NASP website and many more sent directly to APA. Additionally, over 100 external stakeholders, professional organizations, educational agencies and school psychology associations provided NASP with copies of letters that they sent to APA in opposition of the removal of the School Psychology exemption. NASP is pleased and grateful for the level of support that was demonstrated in response to this important issue. Below are materials that were developed as part of this advocacy response, as well as, links to some of the external stakeholder letters received.

NASP Analysis of and Response to the Model Licensure Act

• Video Message From NASP President Gene Cash (Note: This is a large file and may take some time to download.)
• Brief Overview of the Model Act
• Disproportionate Impact of the Proposed MLA on Women and Ethnic Minorities
• Advocating for School Psychologists in Response to the APA's Proposed Model Act for State Licensure of School Psychologists
• 10 Things State Associations Can Do to Help
• 10 Things Individuals Can Do to Help
• Implications for School Psychological Services
• NASP Analysis of APA's Proposed Model Licensure Act
• The NASP Advocacy Roadmap for States: Navigating a State Level Response to the APA Model Act for the State Licensure of Psychologists

Sample Letters of Support From External Stakeholders

Background Information

Additional Resources

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