Title 201 | Chapter 026 | Regulation 160REG
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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 $150(b)
The fee for taking the EPPP, which shall be paid directly to the ASPB(c)
A $150(2)
Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, an applicant for licensure as a psychological associate shall pay the following:(a)
A $150(b)
The fee for taking the EPPP, which shall be paid directly to the ASPB(3)
The examination fee established in(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 $795(b)
An applicant for licensure as a psychological associate shall pay $525(5)
Every three (3) years a licensed psychologist, certified psychologist with autonomous functioning, or licensed psychologist(6)
Every three (3) years a certified psychologist or licensed psychological associate shall pay to the board a renewal fee of $525Section 2.
The late renewal fee for late renewal during the three (3) month period shall be $100Section 3.
The reinstatement fee for licensure shall be $300Section 4.
The fee for registration as a nonresident psychologist shall be $300Section 5.
(1)
If the applicant fails the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and applies to retake the examination, the applicant shall submit the examination fee as established by the ASPB(2)
If the applicant fails either the jurisprudence or competency examination and applies to retake the examination, the fee shall be $250Section 6.
An application for licensure by reciprocity shall be accompanied by a fee of $150Section 7.
All fees required by this administrative regulation shall be nonrefundable.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: September 15, 2025
FILED WITH LRC: September 15, 2025 at 10:50 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall, if requested, be held on November 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. 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 November 30, 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., The McClure Building Suite 503, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-1840, 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:
KRS 319.050(2)(a) and 319.064(2)(a) require an applicant to pay a fee for applying for licensure. KRS 319.071(1) requires a credential holder to pay a renewal fee established by the board. KRS 319.032(1)(n) requires the board to promulgate administrative regulations increasing or decreasing the fees for an applicant or credential holder as the board deems necessary. This administrative regulation establishes the application and renewal fees for credential holders.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This regulation is necessary to comply with the provisions of KRS 319.050(2)(a), 319.064(2)(a), 319.071(1), and 319.032(1)(n).
(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 application and renewal fees for credential holders.
(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 allowing the board to have necessary funding to effectuate KRS Chapter 319 in conformity with 319.050(2)(a), 319.064(2)(a), 319.071(1), and 319.032(1)(n).
(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 increasing licensure and renewal fees.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The amendment is necessary to allow the board to continue to enforce the provisions of KRS Chapter 319.
(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 application and renewal fees for credential holders.
(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 allowing the board to have necessary funding to effectuate KRS Chapter 319 in conformity with 319.050(2)(a), 319.064(2)(a), 319.071(1), and 319.032(1)(n).
(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 the approximately 1,630 licensees regulated by the board and will also affect new applicants for licensure.
(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:
Applicants and licensees will have to comply with the change in fees for application, licensure, reinstatement, and renewal.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
Applicants and licensees will pay additional application and license fees. Late fees for renewal will increase by $25. Reinstatement fees will increase by $200. Nonresident psychologist registration will increase by $200. The fee to retake the state exam will increase by $200. Application fees will increase by $50. Initial licensure fees will increase from a range of $225 to $545. Renewal fees will increase by a range of $225 to $345.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
Licensees will be benefitted by the board being able to continue to regulate the profession and enforce the provisions of KRS Chapter 319.
(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:
This regulation provides for fee increases but no increase in fees or funding will be required specifically 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 increases fees.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering is not applied as the regulation applies equally to similarly situated 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 319.050(2)(a), 319.064(2)(a), 319.071(1), and 319.032(1)(n).
(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)(n).
(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:
Approximately $200,000.
For subsequent years:
Approximately $200,000 per year.
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.
For subsequent years:
None.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
For subsequent years:
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
For subsequent years:
(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:
This administrative regulation is expected to bring in approximately $200,000 in revenue to the board per year.
(b) Methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
The board regulates approximately 1,630 licensees. The maximum renewal fee increase per licensee is $345. $345 times 1,630 equals $562, 350. Not all licensees will renew in any given year. Licensees renew every three years and dividing that figure by 3 equals $187,450. Some additional revenue will be raised by fees unrelated to license renewal.
(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 is expected to bring in approximately $200,000 total per year.
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 $150 application review fee;(b)
The fee for taking the EPPP, which shall be paid directly to the ASPB examination contractor; and(c)
A $150 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 $150 application review fee; and(b)
The fee for taking the EPPP, which shall be paid directly to the ASPB examination contractor.(3)
The examination fee established in(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 $795 for the first three (3) year period.(b)
An applicant for licensure as a psychological associate shall pay $525 for the first three (3) year period.(5)
Every three (3) years a licensed psychologist, certified psychologist with autonomous functioning, or licensed psychologist practitioner shall pay to the board a renewal fee of $795.(6)
Every three (3) years a certified psychologist or licensed psychological associate shall pay to the board a renewal fee of $525.Section 2.
The late renewal fee for late renewal during the three (3) month period shall be $100.Section 3.
The reinstatement fee for licensure shall be $300.Section 4.
The fee for registration as a nonresident psychologist shall be $300.Section 5.
(1)
If the applicant fails the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and applies to retake the examination, the applicant shall submit the examination fee as established by the ASPB 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 $250 for each attempt.Section 6.
An application for licensure by reciprocity shall be accompanied by a fee of $150.Section 7.
All fees required by this administrative regulation shall be nonrefundable.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: September 15, 2025
FILED WITH LRC: September 15, 2025 at 10:50 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall, if requested, be held on November 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. 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 November 30, 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., The McClure Building Suite 503, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-1840, 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:
KRS 319.050(2)(a) and 319.064(2)(a) require an applicant to pay a fee for applying for licensure. KRS 319.071(1) requires a credential holder to pay a renewal fee established by the board. KRS 319.032(1)(n) requires the board to promulgate administrative regulations increasing or decreasing the fees for an applicant or credential holder as the board deems necessary. This administrative regulation establishes the application and renewal fees for credential holders.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This regulation is necessary to comply with the provisions of KRS 319.050(2)(a), 319.064(2)(a), 319.071(1), and 319.032(1)(n).
(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 application and renewal fees for credential holders.
(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 allowing the board to have necessary funding to effectuate KRS Chapter 319 in conformity with 319.050(2)(a), 319.064(2)(a), 319.071(1), and 319.032(1)(n).
(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 increasing licensure and renewal fees.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The amendment is necessary to allow the board to continue to enforce the provisions of KRS Chapter 319.
(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 application and renewal fees for credential holders.
(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 allowing the board to have necessary funding to effectuate KRS Chapter 319 in conformity with 319.050(2)(a), 319.064(2)(a), 319.071(1), and 319.032(1)(n).
(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 the approximately 1,630 licensees regulated by the board and will also affect new applicants for licensure.
(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:
Applicants and licensees will have to comply with the change in fees for application, licensure, reinstatement, and renewal.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
Applicants and licensees will pay additional application and license fees. Late fees for renewal will increase by $25. Reinstatement fees will increase by $200. Nonresident psychologist registration will increase by $200. The fee to retake the state exam will increase by $200. Application fees will increase by $50. Initial licensure fees will increase from a range of $225 to $545. Renewal fees will increase by a range of $225 to $345.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
Licensees will be benefitted by the board being able to continue to regulate the profession and enforce the provisions of KRS Chapter 319.
(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:
This regulation provides for fee increases but no increase in fees or funding will be required specifically 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 increases fees.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering is not applied as the regulation applies equally to similarly situated 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 319.050(2)(a), 319.064(2)(a), 319.071(1), and 319.032(1)(n).
(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)(n).
(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:
Approximately $200,000.
For subsequent years:
Approximately $200,000 per year.
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.
For subsequent years:
None.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
For subsequent years:
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
For subsequent years:
(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:
This administrative regulation is expected to bring in approximately $200,000 in revenue to the board per year.
(b) Methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
The board regulates approximately 1,630 licensees. The maximum renewal fee increase per licensee is $345. $345 times 1,630 equals $562, 350. Not all licensees will renew in any given year. Licensees renew every three years and dividing that figure by 3 equals $187,450. Some additional revenue will be raised by fees unrelated to license renewal.
(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 is expected to bring in approximately $200,000 total per year.