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GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET
Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology
(Amendment)

201 KAR 26:155.Licensed psychologist: application procedures and temporary license.

Section 1.

Application.

(1)

After the requirements established in KRS 319.050(2) are met, an application for a credential as a licensed psychologist or a temporarily licensed psychologist may be submitted to the board, to an online application management system contracted by the board for the purposes of application screening, or as the board directs.

(2)

The application made to the board or to the online application management system shall include:

(a)

A certification by the applicant that the:

1.

Information in the application is true, correct, and complete to the best of their knowledge and belief; and

2.

Applicant is aware that the board may take disciplinary action if the application contains a misrepresentation or falsification.

(b)

Payment of the application fee, which shall be:

1.

Made payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer if the application is processed through the board; or

2.

Made to the online application management system as directed by the board.

(c)

Three (3) recommendations from persons qualified to evaluate the applicant's professional ability within five (5) years from the date of application, including two (2) persons who have received a doctorate in psychology (Ph.D., PsyD., Ed.D.). The recommendations shall be submitted on the Recommendation Form for Licensure as a Psychologist; and

(d)

An official transcript for all levels of education required for licensure. Transcripts shall be received in sealed envelopes or electronically directly from the school or a third-party clearinghouse.

Section 2.

Temporary Licensure.

(1)

Pending successful completion of required examinations, an applicant may request permission to practice psychology at the doctoral level on a temporary basis pursuant to KRS 319.050(3). The request for a temporary credential shall be cosigned by the candidate and the proposed supervisor, who shall be a licensed psychologist with health service provider certification approved by the board.

(2)

Supervision during the period of temporary licensure shall be a minimum of one (1) hour of individual, face-to-face supervision on a weekly basis.

(3)

A report of supervision shall be submitted on a regular basis as required by 201 KAR 26:171, Section 6.

(4)

The candidate shall take the national EPPP within one (1) year of the board's written approval of temporary licensure.

(5)

 

(a)

A temporary license shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of the notice of approval by the board.

(b)

During the period of temporary licensure, a candidate shall:

1.

Successfully complete all credentials and examination procedures;

2.

Pass the EPPP; and

3.

Pass the Kentucky examinations as outlined in 201 KAR 26:230, Section 1(2), within one (1) year of the date of the notice of approval by the board for a temporary license.

(6)

 

(a)

Under exceptional circumstances and upon written request cosigned by the board approved supervisor, the board may approve an extension of the period of temporary licensure.

(b)

If a temporary licensee requires an extension after one (1) year, the licensee may request a six (6) month extension.

(c)

After the six (6) months, a second extension may be requested for an additional six (6) months.

(d)

After a total of two (2) years of temporary licensure, the licensee may request a second temporary license following the steps in this section.

(e)

If after two (2) years on the second temporary license another extension is requested, the licensee may request a third temporary license following the steps in this section.

(f)

Licensees shall not exceed a total of six (6) years of extensions for all temporary licenses nor hold a temporary license for longer than six (6) years.

(g)

All extensions are provided by the board at the board's discretion.

(h)

A licensee shall submit a completed Request for Extension of Temporary Licensure as a Psychologist to request an extension.

Section 3.

 

(1)

An individual who submits an Application for Licensure as a Psychologist and has been approved by another state to take the EPPP shall submit:

(a)

The official notice of the results of the EPPP from the state psychology regulatory board that approved the applicant to take the EPPP; or

(b)

A request to ASPPB to release the results of the EPPP to the board and notify the board of the submission of the request.

(2)

The applicant shall submit the official notice or notification of the request to ASPPB to the board within thirty (30) days of taking the examination.

Section 4.

Grace Period for Submission of Credentials. To allow for processing of the candidate's materials by the board, there shall be a grace period not to exceed ninety (90)sixty (60) days within which candidates who have completed their degree requirements may begin to practice psychology under supervision of a board-approved supervisor, as established in 201 KAR 26:190.

(1)

Upon acceptance of employment or the beginning of the required period of supervision, the candidate and the licensed psychologist who shall serve as his or her supervisor shall immediately submit a letter of notice to the board indicating that he or she has begun to practice in Kentucky and that application materials are forthcoming. Failure to submit this notice shall be deemed as grounds for disciplinary action against the candidate and the supervisor.

(2)

The candidate shall ensure that all materials are forwarded to the board within thirty (30) days from the date of employment or supervision. Once the application is complete, the board shall review the material at its next scheduled meeting and, if appropriate, issue either a temporary or permanent credential. If the candidate does not meet the requirements for the credential, or if the application material is insufficient to take any action, he or she shall be notified by the board and directed to cease practice until the requirements are met or the necessary documentation has been submitted.

(3)

The grace period shall not be extended beyond ninety (90)sixty (60) days. Candidates who fail to achieve approval within this timeframe shall not practice psychology until credentialed by the board.

(4)

Upon filing the notice set forth in Section 3(1) of this administrative regulation, the candidate is deemed to be practicing psychology under the jurisdiction of the board, and shall comply with KRS Chapter 319 and 201 KAR Chapter 26.

Section 5.

Incomplete Application. An incomplete application shall be determined to be expired one (1) year from the date of filing, and may be destroyed.

Section 6.

Incorporation by Reference.

(1)

The following material is incorporated by reference:

(a)

"Application for Licensure as a Psychologist", October 20252021;

(b)

"Recommendation Form for Licensure as a Psychologist", OctoberMarch 20252021; and

(c)

"Request for Extension of Temporary Licensure as a Psychologist", OctoberMarch 20252021.

(2)

This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Board of Examiners of Psychology, 500 Mero Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The material is also available on the Board's Web site and the address is: https://psy.ky.gov.

HISTORY: COMPILER'S NOTE: 2025 RS HB 6, enacted by the General Assembly on March 27, 2025, altered the information to be provided at the time an administrative regulation is filed. Aside from formatting changes necessary to upload the regulation into the LRC's publication application, this regulation has been published as submitted by the agency.

HARWELL SMITH, Ph. D., Chair
APPROVED BY AGENCY: October 15, 2025
FILED WITH LRC: October 15, 2025 at 10:55 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall, if requested, be held on December 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST at The Mayo-Underwood Building, 500 Mero Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Individuals interested in attending this hearing shall notify this agency in writing no later than five (5) workdays prior to the hearing, of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend is received by that date, the hearing may be canceled. A transcript of the public hearing will not be made unless a written request for a transcript is made prior to the end of the hearing. If you do not wish to be heard at the public hearing, you may submit written comments on this proposed administrative regulation until 11:59 pm on December 31, 2025. Send written notification of intent to be heard at the public hearing or written comments on the proposed administrative regulation to the contact person.
CONTACT PERSON: Mark R. Brengelman, Board Counsel, Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology, 306 W. Main St., Suite 503, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, phone (502) 696-3992, e-mail: Mark@MarkRBrengelmanPLLC.attorney

REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Mark R. Brengelman
Subject Headings:
Licensing, Occupations and Professions, and Psychological Services.
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation establishes the requirements for applicants for licensure and the conditions for a temporary license.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This regulation is necessary to comply with the provisions of 319.032(1)(a) and (c).
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes by establishing the requirements for applicants for licensure and the conditions for a temporary license.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This administrative regulation will assist in the effective administration of the statutes by effectuating the requirements of KRS 319.032(1)(a) and (c).
(2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:
(a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation:
This amendment will change the administrative regulation by extending the existing grace period for review of credentials from sixty (60) days to ninety (90) days.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The amendment is necessary to allow the board adequate time to review submitted credentials.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes by establishing the requirements for applicants for licensure and the conditions for a temporary license.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This administrative regulation will assist in the effective administration of the statutes by assuring that the board has adequate time to review submitted materials.
(3) Does this administrative regulation or amendment implement legislation from the previous five years?
No.
(4) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
This regulation will affect approximately 50-100 applicants for licensure per year.
(5) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (4) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:
(a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (4) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
Affected individuals will not have to take any action.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
There are no costs to the affected individuals.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
Applicants will be benefitted by the board having sufficient time to review submitted material.
(6) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
There is no additional cost to implement this regulation.
(b) On a continuing basis:
There will be no additional cost to implement this regulation on a continuing basis.
(7) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation or this amendment:
The board’s operations are funded by fees paid by credential holders and applicants.
(8) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment:
No increase in fees or funding will be required to implement this regulation.
(9) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
This administrative regulation amendment does not establish new fees or increase any existing fees.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering is not applied as the regulation applies equally to all regulated individuals.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(1) Identify each state statute, federal statute, or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation:
KRS 319.032(1)(a) and (c).
(2) State whether this administrative regulation is expressly authorized by an act of the General Assembly, and if so, identify the act:
This administrative regulation is expressly authorized by KRS 319.032(1)(a) and (c).
(3)(a) Identify the promulgating agency and any other affected state units, parts, or divisions:
The Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology is the promulgating agency. No other state units, parts or divisions are affected.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected state unit, part, or division identified in (3)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
None
For subsequent years:
None
(4)(a) Identify affected local entities (for example: cities, counties, fire departments, school districts):
No local entities are affected.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected local entity identified in (4)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
None. No local entities are identified.
For subsequent years:
None. No local entities are identified.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
None. No local entities are identified.
For subsequent years:
None. No local entities are identified.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
None. No local entities are identified.
For subsequent years:
None. No local entities are identified.
(5)(a) Identify any affected regulated entities not listed in (3)(a) or (4)(a):
None.
(b) Estimate the following for each regulated entity identified in (5)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
None. No entities are identified.
For subsequent years:
None. No entities are identified.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
No entities are identified.
For subsequent years:
No entities are identified.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
No entities are identified.
For subsequent years:
No entities are identified.
(6) Provide a narrative to explain the following for each entity identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a)
(a) Fiscal impact of this administrative regulation:
None.
(b) Methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
This administrative regulation amendment does not establish fees, does not raise or lower fees, and has no costs associated with it.
(7) Explain, as it relates to the entities identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a):
(a) Whether this administrative regulation will have a "major economic impact", as defined by KRS 13A.010(14):
This administrative regulation will not have a major economic impact.
(b) The methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
This administrative regulation amendment does not establish fees, raise or lower fees, and has no costs associated with it.

7-Year Expiration: 6/2/2029

Last Updated: 10/22/2025


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