Title 201 | Chapter 026 | Regulation 160
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Board of Examiners of Psychology
(Amendment)
201 KAR 26:160.Fee schedule.
Section 1.
(1)
Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, an applicant for licensure as a psychologist shall pay the following:(a)
A $100 application review fee;(b)
The fee for taking the EPPP, which shall be paid directly to the ASPPB examination contractor; and(c)
A $100 fee for taking the jurisprudence and competency examinations(2)
Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, an applicant for licensure as a psychological associate shall pay the following:(a)
A $100 application review fee; and(b)
The fee for taking the EPPP, which shall be paid directly to the ASPPB examination contractor;(3)
The examination fee established in subsection (1)(b) or (2)(b) of this section shall be waived if a candidate has:(a)
Previously taken the EPPP in another state; and(b)
Achieved a score which would be considered as passing in Kentucky.(4)
Upon successful completion of the application and examination processes, the initial licensure fees shall be as follows:(a)
An applicant for licensure as a psychologist or psychological practitioner shall pay $250 for the first three (3) year period;(b)
An applicant for licensure as a psychological associate shall pay $200 for the first three (3) year period.(5)
Every three (3) years a licensed psychologist, certified psychologist with autonomous functioning, or licensed psychological practitioner shall pay to the board a renewal fee of $450.(6)
Every three (3) years a certified psychologist or licensed psychological associate shall pay to the board a renewal fee of $300.Section 2.
The late renewal fee for late renewal during the three (3) month period shall be seventy-five (75) dollars.Section 3.
The reinstatement fee for licensure shall be $100.Section 4.
The fee for registration as a nonresident psychologist shall be $100.Section 5.
(1)
If the applicant fails the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and applies to retake this examination, the applicant shall submit the examination fee as established by the ASPPB examination contractor directly to the contractor.(2)
If the applicant fails either the jurisprudence or competency examinationSection 6.
An application for licensure by reciprocity shall be accompanied by a fee of $100.Section 7.
All fees required by this administrative regulation shall be nonrefundable.JEAN A. DETERS, Psy. D., Board Chair
APPROVED BY AGENCY: November 8, 2021
FILED WITH LRC: November 12, 2021 at 3:50 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall, if requested, be held on January 31, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. EST in Room 133, The Mayo-Underwood Building, 500 Mero Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. All attendees shall comply with all Executive Orders relating to the State of Emergency as may be in effect on the date of the public hearing, which may be found at: https://governor.ky.gov/covid-19. Members of the public may utilize the following link to attend the meeting by video conference:
CONTACT PERSON: Kevin Winstead, Commissioner, Department of Professional Licensing, 500 Mero Street, phone (502) 782 - 8805, fax (502) 564-3969, email KevinR.Winstead@ky.gov.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Kevin Winstead
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation establishes the fees for licensure and examination.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation is required by KRS 319.032.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
KRS 319.032(1) authorizes the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology to promulgate administrative regulations regulating the practice of psychology. This administrative regulation establishes the fees for licensure and examination.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This regulation assists in the effective administration of KRS Chapter 319 by carrying out the legislative mandate for the board to establish fees.
(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:
The amendment only updates the name of the examinations required.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The amendment is necessary to update the name of the examinations required.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
See (1)(c).
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
See (1)(d).
(3) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
This regulation will affect 1,772 licensed psychologists practicing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and anyone seeking to obtain a license. (4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in the previous question 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 each of the regulated entities have to take to comply with this regulation or amendment: There are no actions required by licensed entities to comply with the amendment to this regulation. It only updates the name of the required examinations. (b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities: This regulation will add no additional cost to licensed entities. (c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities: The licensed entities will know the correct name of the required examinations.
(4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (3) 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 (3) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (3):
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (3):
(5) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
This administrative regulation does not create a cost for the administrative body.
(b) On a continuing basis:
This administrative regulation does not create a cost for the administrative body.
(6) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation:
The Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology is self-funded through the fees paid by licensees. No additional funding is necessary for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation.
(7) 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 increases in fees or funding is necessary to implement the amendment to this administrative regulation.
(8) State whether or not this administrative regulation established any fees or directly or indirectly increased any fees:
No increases in fees or funding are necessary to implement this administrative regulation.
(9) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering is not applied because similarly situated licensees are treated similarly under this administrative regulation.
FISCAL NOTE ON STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
(1) What units, parts or divisions of state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) will be impacted by this administrative regulation?
This administrative regulation impacts the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology.
(2) Identify each state or federal statute or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation.
KRS 319.032(1).
(3) Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and revenues of a state or local government agency (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect.
(a) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first year?
This administrative regulation does not generate revenue for the Board.
(b) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for subsequent years?
None.
(c) How much will it cost to administer this program for the first year?
There are no additional costs.
(d) How much will it cost to administer this program for subsequent years?
See 3(c).
Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.
Revenues (+/-):
Expenditures (+/-):
Other Explanation:
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Board of Examiners of Psychology
(Amendment)
201 KAR 26:160.Fee schedule.
Section 1.
(1)
Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, an applicant for licensure as a psychologist shall pay the following:(a)
A $100 application review fee;(b)
The fee for taking the EPPP, which shall be paid directly to the ASPPB examination contractor; and(c)
A $100 fee for taking the jurisprudence and competency examinationsa.(2)
Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, an applicant for licensure as a psychological associate shall pay the following:(a)
A $100 application review fee; and(b)
The fee for taking the EPPP, which shall be paid directly to the ASPPB examination contractor;(3)
The examination fee established in subsection (1)(b) or (2)(b) of this section shall be waived if a candidate has:(a)
Previously taken the EPPP in another state; and(b)
Achieved a score which would be considered as passing in Kentucky.(4)
Upon successful completion of the application and examination processes, the initial licensure fees shall be as follows:(a)
An applicant for licensure as a psychologist or psychological practitioner shall pay $250 for the first three (3) year period;(b)
An applicant for licensure as a psychological associate shall pay $200 for the first three (3) year period.(5)
Every three (3) years a licensed psychologist, certified psychologist with autonomous functioning, or licensed psychological practitioner shall pay to the board a renewal fee of $450.(6)
Every three (3) years a certified psychologist or licensed psychological associate shall pay to the board a renewal fee of $300.Section 2.
The late renewal fee for late renewal during the three (3) month period shall be seventy-five (75) dollars.Section 3.
The reinstatement fee for licensure shall be $100.Section 4.
The fee for registration as a nonresident psychologist shall be $100.Section 5.
(1)
If the applicant fails the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and applies to retake this examination, the applicant shall submit the examination fee as established by the ASPPB examination contractor directly to the contractor.(2)
If the applicant fails either the jurisprudence or competency examination and applies to retake the examination, the fee shall be fifty (50) dollars for each attempt.Section 6.
An application for licensure by reciprocity shall be accompanied by a fee of $100.Section 7.
All fees required by this administrative regulation shall be nonrefundable.JEAN A. DETERS, Psy. D., Board Chair
APPROVED BY AGENCY: November 8, 2021
FILED WITH LRC: November 12, 2021 at 3:50 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall, if requested, be held on January 31, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. EST in Room 133, The Mayo-Underwood Building, 500 Mero Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. All attendees shall comply with all Executive Orders relating to the State of Emergency as may be in effect on the date of the public hearing, which may be found at: https://governor.ky.gov/covid-19. Members of the public may utilize the following link to attend the meeting by video conference:
CONTACT PERSON: Kevin Winstead, Commissioner, Department of Professional Licensing, 500 Mero Street, phone (502) 782 - 8805, fax (502) 564-3969, email KevinR.Winstead@ky.gov.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Kevin Winstead
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation establishes the fees for licensure and examination.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation is required by KRS 319.032.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
KRS 319.032(1) authorizes the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology to promulgate administrative regulations regulating the practice of psychology. This administrative regulation establishes the fees for licensure and examination.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This regulation assists in the effective administration of KRS Chapter 319 by carrying out the legislative mandate for the board to establish fees.
(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:
The amendment only updates the name of the examinations required.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The amendment is necessary to update the name of the examinations required.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
See (1)(c).
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
See (1)(d).
(3) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
This regulation will affect 1,772 licensed psychologists practicing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and anyone seeking to obtain a license. (4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in the previous question 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 each of the regulated entities have to take to comply with this regulation or amendment: There are no actions required by licensed entities to comply with the amendment to this regulation. It only updates the name of the required examinations. (b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities: This regulation will add no additional cost to licensed entities. (c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities: The licensed entities will know the correct name of the required examinations.
(4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (3) 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 (3) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (3):
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (3):
(5) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
This administrative regulation does not create a cost for the administrative body.
(b) On a continuing basis:
This administrative regulation does not create a cost for the administrative body.
(6) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation:
The Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology is self-funded through the fees paid by licensees. No additional funding is necessary for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation.
(7) 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 increases in fees or funding is necessary to implement the amendment to this administrative regulation.
(8) State whether or not this administrative regulation established any fees or directly or indirectly increased any fees:
No increases in fees or funding are necessary to implement this administrative regulation.
(9) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering is not applied because similarly situated licensees are treated similarly under this administrative regulation.
FISCAL NOTE ON STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
(1) What units, parts or divisions of state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) will be impacted by this administrative regulation?
This administrative regulation impacts the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology.
(2) Identify each state or federal statute or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation.
KRS 319.032(1).
(3) Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and revenues of a state or local government agency (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect.
(a) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first year?
This administrative regulation does not generate revenue for the Board.
(b) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for subsequent years?
None.
(c) How much will it cost to administer this program for the first year?
There are no additional costs.
(d) How much will it cost to administer this program for subsequent years?
See 3(c).
Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.
Revenues (+/-):
Expenditures (+/-):
Other Explanation: