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NASP Response to 2009 APA Model Act Revisions

NASP Members, Colleagues, and Families: Thank you for taking the time to learn about issues associated with the proposed Model Act for State Licensure of Psychologists (MLA) by the American Psychological Association (APA).

The following resources address NASP’s position on changes being proposed by the APA to its March 6, 2009, Model Act for State Licensure of Psychologists. The model act is APA’s recommended prototype language for state licensing boards to use in developing regulations and legislation for licensing psychologists.

Analysis of and Response to the Model Licensure Act

Background Information

NASP is committed to ensuring the highest quality of training and practice for the profession of school psychology and has well established, widely adopted standards that are defined in the NASP Standards for Training and Credentialing of School Psychologists (2000). NASP also monitors and responds to potential policy or legislative actions that may affect the provision of quality school psychological services or outcomes for children and youth.

NASP is keeping members of the profession informed and also reaching out to allied professional organizations that share the commitment to ensure high standards of practice within schools and mental health. We will continue to update the information on this page.

Questions and comments not addressed in the resources below should be directed to gpr@naspweb.org.

Letters of Support

Additional Resources

Standards for School Psychology (PDF)

Professional Conduct Manual (PDF)

Credentialing (PDF)

Professional Practices Procedures (PDF)

School Psychology Certification and Psychology Licensure

School Psychology Graduate Program Information