Title 201 | Chapter 026 | Regulation 175REG
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET
Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology
(Amendment)
201 KAR 26:175.Continuing education.
Section 1.
Definitions.(1)
"Continuing education" means participation in an approved program of professional education beyond the basic educational requirements that meets the requirements established in Section 2(1) of this administrative regulation.(2)
"Continuing education hour" means a fifty-five (55) minute clock hour of instruction.Section 2.
(1)
Each credential holder shall document the completion of at least thirty-nine (39) continuing education hours approved by the board pursuant to this administrative regulation within each three (3) year renewal period.(2)
A credential holder shall complete a minimum of six (6) hours of continuing education in suicide assessment, treatment, and management within the first year of licensure and every six (6) years thereafter as required by KRS 210.366.(a)
A credential holder shall be exempted from the requirement to complete a continuing education course in suicide assessment, treatment, and management for the credential holder's first six (6) years of licensure if the credential holder completes a three (3) semester hour graduate course in suicide and crisis assessment, prevention, and intervention during the course of the credential holder's graduate education.(b)
A credential holder shall be exempted from the requirement to complete a continuing education course in suicide assessment, treatment, and management from the six (6) year continuing education if, during the six (6) year period, the credential holder:1.
Is primarily employed in a clinical setting accredited by the Joint Commission or another nationally accrediting healthcare entity that requires the completion of a suicide risk assessment with each patient being seen within the setting;2.
Teaches a graduate-level psychology course in suicide assessment, training, and management; or3.
Teaches a continuing education course in suicide assessment, training, and management at least once during the six (6) year period.(c)
The continuing education course in suicide assessment, treatment, and management shall be approved in accordance with Section 5 of this administrative regulation.(3)
The continuing education shall:(a)
Provide specific content planned and evaluated to improve the credential holder's professional competence;(b)
Make possible the acquisition of new skills and knowledge required to maintain competence;(c)
Strengthen the habits of critical inquiry and balanced judgment;(d)
Include a minimum of three (3) hours in either ethical practice or risk management with each three (3) year renewal period; and(e)
Include a minimum of three (3) hours on the topic of social and cultural factors that affect health, functioning, and quality of life with each three (3) year renewal period.(4)
(a)
Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a licensed psychologist with the health service provider designation who provides supervision to an applicant for licensure, or a certified psychologist or a licensed psychological associate shall include as part of the thirty-nine (39) hours of continuing education required by subsection (1) of this section a minimum of three (3) continuing education hours in the area of supervision theory or techniques for each three (3) year renewal period.(b)
The requirement established in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall begin with the renewal period immediately following the period in which the original supervisory training required by 201 KAR 26:171, Section 4(1) and (2), is received.Section 3.
Clinical and Supervision Requirements.(1)
Hours required to satisfy the continuing education requirement shall be completed prior to the renewal date of a license.(2)
The credential holder shall:(a)
Maintain and provide adequate records including certificates of attendance and documentation of completion of the required continuing education hours; or(b)
Provide documentation through a board-approved registry, which shall certify the name and license number of the license holder, date and title of each program and the number of hours earned, and confirmation that the programs were given by a board-approved provider.Section 4.
Only continuing education activities approved by the board shall be accepted toward the continuing education requirements for renewal of a license.Section 5.
Approved Sponsoring Organizations and Approved Programs.(1)
Participation in a continuing education program that is approved, offered, or sponsored by an organization listed in this subsection shall be accepted toward the requirement for continuing education established in Section 2(1) of this administrative regulation:(a)
An affiliated state chapter of the American Psychological Association, American Medical Association, American Psychiatric Association, or National Association of Social Workers;(b)
A recognized state, regional, national, or international psychological association;(c)
A state or provincial psychology licensure board; and(d)
A course for graduate-level academic credit in psychology or psychiatry offered by a national, regional, or state accredited academic institution.(2)
(a)
The board may approve an organization that is not listed in subsection (1) of this section as a sponsor of continuing education for a twelve (12) month period if the organization:1.
Files a completed Continuing Education Sponsorship Application;2.
Pays an initial application fee of $250; and3.
Proposes to sponsor continuing education programs that meet the requirements established in Sections 2(1) and 6 of this administrative regulation.(b)
An approved sponsor shall submit an annual report of the continuing education programs offered during that year.(c)
A sponsor that is approved pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection may request renewal of its approval for subsequent years by filing a $150 renewal fee annually.(d)
A workshop in psychology or psychiatry offered by a national, regional, or state accredited academic institution's medical center or affiliated hospital shall comply with paragraph (a)1 of this subsection. The fees required under paragraphs (a)2 and (c) of this subsection are waived.(3)
(a)
The board may approve a specific continuing education program that is not approved, offered, or sponsored by an organization listed in subsection (1) of this section or an approved organization under subsection (2) of this section if the sponsor or a participant of the program:1.
Files a completed Continuing Education Program Application at least thirty (30) days before the program. The failure to abide by this deadline may be a reason for denial of the application;2.
Pays an application fee of fifty (50) dollars; and3.
Provides information about a continuing education program that it proposes to sponsor which meets the requirements established in Sections 2(1) and 6 of this administrative regulation.(b)
The approval of a program pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection shall permit the sponsor to offer the program one (1) time. The sponsor shall submit a request for renewal and a ten (10) dollar renewal fee for each subsequent request to offer the same approved program.Section 6.
(1)
A continuing education program that satisfies the requirements for license renewal shall be:(a)
Approved, offered, or sponsored by an organization that has been approved by the board; or(b)
A specific program approved by the board;(2)
(a)
Have a clearly stated purpose and defined content area; and(b)
Be consistent with the overall goals of continuing education as defined in Section 1 of this administrative regulation;(3)
Have a presenter who is a professional qualified in the defined content area;(4)
Clearly state the program's time. Actual contact time shall be a minimum of one (1) continuing education hour;(5)
Include attendance recorded by the program's sponsor;(6)
Documentation of completion shall be provided to the participant only after approval is granted; and(7)
Include each participant's evaluation of the program.Section 7.
Equivalencies.(1)
A graduate-level psychology course taken at an accredited academic institution shall earn continuing education hours pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection.(a)
Each one (1) hour semester course shall be the equivalent of fifteen (15) continuing education hours for the purposes of meeting the requirements of this administrative regulation.(b)
Each one (1) hour quarter course shall be the equivalent of nine (9) continuing education hours for the purposes of meeting the requirements of this administrative regulation.(2)
A person who teaches a three (3) hour semester or quarter graduate-level course in psychology at an accredited academic institution shall:(a)
Earn six (6) continuing education hours for teaching the course; and(b)
Not receive:1.
Credit more than once for teaching a particular workshop or program2.
More than nine (9) total continuing education hours for these teaching activities.(3)
A person who teaches an approved continuing education workshop or program shall:(a)
Earn continuing education hours on a one (1) to one (1) basis; and(b)
Not receive:1.
Credit more than once for teaching a particular workshop or program during a renewal period; and2.
More than nine (9) total continuing education hours for these teaching activities.(4)
A person who completes home study or internet-based courses approved, offered, or sponsored by an organization listed in Section 5(1) shall not receive(a)
credit(b)
(5)
A person who participates in videoconferencing in an interactive setting shall:(a)
Earn one (1) continuing education hour for each clock hour of participation; (b)
Section 8.
Carry-over of Continuing Education Hours, Prohibited. There shall not be a carry-over of continuing education hours earned in excess of those required under Section 2 of this administrative regulation into the immediately following renewal period.Section 9.
The board shall audit a minimum of ten (10) percent of all credential holders' documentation supporting the completion of the appropriate number of continuing education hours through a random audit process.Section 10.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
The following material is incorporated by reference:(a)
"Continuing Education Program Application", October 2025(b)
"Continuing Education Sponsorship Application", October 2025(2)
This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Kentucky 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.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 continuing education requirements for renewal of a license.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This regulation is necessary to comply with the provisions of 319.032(1)(f).
(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 continuing education as a condition for renewal.
(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)(f).
(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 requiring at least three (3) hours of training on the topic of social and cultural factors that affect health, functioning, and quality of life with each three (3) year renewal period. The amendment also removes caps on the number of continuing education hours that may be earned through home study, internet based courses, and through interactive videoconferencing participation.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The amendment is necessary to comply with statutory requirements and to accommodate advances in technology for continuing education.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes by adding required minimum hours and removing limitations on continuing education delivery methods that are not statutorily required.
(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 complying with specific statutory requirements placed upon the board.
(3) Does this administrative regulation or amendment implement legislation from the previous five years?
Yes. 2022 Kentucky Acts Chapter 34, Section 1, amending KRS 319.032(1)(f).
(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 current licensees upon renewal of 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:
Renewing licensees will have to have at least three (3) hours of continuing education on the topic of social and cultural factors that affect health, functioning, and quality of life.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
Renewing credential holders should not have additional costs as the total number of continuing education required has not changed.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
Licensees will be benefitted by being able to conduct continuing education without limitation as to the number of hours that can be earned by home study, internet-based courses, and interactive videoconferencing participation.
(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 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)(f) and 319.032(2).
(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)(f).
(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:
None. No entities are identified.
For subsequent years:
None. No entities are identified.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
None. No entities are identified.
For subsequent years:
None. 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 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 does not establish fees, raise or lower fees, and has no costs associated with it.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET
Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology
(Amendment)
201 KAR 26:175.Continuing education.
Section 1.
Definitions.(1)
"Continuing education" means participation in an approved program of professional education beyond the basic educational requirements that meets the requirements established in Section 2(1) of this administrative regulation.(2)
"Continuing education hour" means a fifty-five (55) minute clock hour of instruction.Section 2.
(1)
Each credential holder shall document the completion of at least thirty-nine (39) continuing education hours approved by the board pursuant to this administrative regulation within each three (3) year renewal period.(2)
A credential holder shall complete a minimum of six (6) hours of continuing education in suicide assessment, treatment, and management within the first year of licensure and every six (6) years thereafter as required by KRS 210.366.(a)
A credential holder shall be exempted from the requirement to complete a continuing education course in suicide assessment, treatment, and management for the credential holder's first six (6) years of licensure if the credential holder completes a three (3) semester hour graduate course in suicide and crisis assessment, prevention, and intervention during the course of the credential holder's graduate education.(b)
A credential holder shall be exempted from the requirement to complete a continuing education course in suicide assessment, treatment, and management from the six (6) year continuing education if, during the six (6) year period, the credential holder:1.
Is primarily employed in a clinical setting accredited by the Joint Commission or another nationally accrediting healthcare entity that requires the completion of a suicide risk assessment with each patient being seen within the setting;2.
Teaches a graduate-level psychology course in suicide assessment, training, and management; or3.
Teaches a continuing education course in suicide assessment, training, and management at least once during the six (6) year period.(c)
The continuing education course in suicide assessment, treatment, and management shall be approved in accordance with Section 5 of this administrative regulation.(3)
The continuing education shall:(a)
Provide specific content planned and evaluated to improve the credential holder's professional competence;(b)
Make possible the acquisition of new skills and knowledge required to maintain competence;(c)
Strengthen the habits of critical inquiry and balanced judgment;(d)
Include a minimum of three (3) hours in either ethical practice or risk management with each three (3) year renewal period; and(e)
Include a minimum of three (3) hours on the topic of social and cultural factors that affect health, functioning, and quality of life with each three (3) year renewal period.(4)
(a)
Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a licensed psychologist with the health service provider designation who provides supervision to an applicant for licensure, or a certified psychologist or a licensed psychological associate shall include as part of the thirty-nine (39) hours of continuing education required by subsection (1) of this section a minimum of three (3) continuing education hours in the area of supervision theory or techniques for each three (3) year renewal period.(b)
The requirement established in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall begin with the renewal period immediately following the period in which the original supervisory training required by 201 KAR 26:171, Section 4(1) and (2), is received.Section 3.
Clinical and Supervision Requirements.(1)
Hours required to satisfy the continuing education requirement shall be completed prior to the renewal date of a license.(2)
The credential holder shall:(a)
Maintain and provide adequate records including certificates of attendance and documentation of completion of the required continuing education hours; or(b)
Provide documentation through a board-approved registry, which shall certify the name and license number of the license holder, date and title of each program and the number of hours earned, and confirmation that the programs were given by a board-approved provider.Section 4.
Only continuing education activities approved by the board shall be accepted toward the continuing education requirements for renewal of a license.Section 5.
Approved Sponsoring Organizations and Approved Programs.(1)
Participation in a continuing education program that is approved, offered, or sponsored by an organization listed in this subsection shall be accepted toward the requirement for continuing education established in Section 2(1) of this administrative regulation:(a)
An affiliated state chapter of the American Psychological Association, American Medical Association, American Psychiatric Association, or National Association of Social Workers;(b)
A recognized state, regional, national, or international psychological association;(c)
A state or provincial psychology licensure board; and(d)
A course for graduate-level academic credit in psychology or psychiatry offered by a national, regional, or state accredited academic institution.(2)
(a)
The board may approve an organization that is not listed in subsection (1) of this section as a sponsor of continuing education for a twelve (12) month period if the organization:1.
Files a completed Continuing Education Sponsorship Application;2.
Pays an initial application fee of $250; and3.
Proposes to sponsor continuing education programs that meet the requirements established in Sections 2(1) and 6 of this administrative regulation.(b)
An approved sponsor shall submit an annual report of the continuing education programs offered during that year.(c)
A sponsor that is approved pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection may request renewal of its approval for subsequent years by filing a $150 renewal fee annually.(d)
A workshop in psychology or psychiatry offered by a national, regional, or state accredited academic institution's medical center or affiliated hospital shall comply with paragraph (a)1 of this subsection. The fees required under paragraphs (a)2 and (c) of this subsection are waived.(3)
(a)
The board may approve a specific continuing education program that is not approved, offered, or sponsored by an organization listed in subsection (1) of this section or an approved organization under subsection (2) of this section if the sponsor or a participant of the program:1.
Files a completed Continuing Education Program Application at least thirty (30) days before the program. The failure to abide by this deadline may be a reason for denial of the application;2.
Pays an application fee of fifty (50) dollars; and3.
Provides information about a continuing education program that it proposes to sponsor which meets the requirements established in Sections 2(1) and 6 of this administrative regulation.(b)
The approval of a program pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection shall permit the sponsor to offer the program one (1) time. The sponsor shall submit a request for renewal and a ten (10) dollar renewal fee for each subsequent request to offer the same approved program.Section 6.
(1)
A continuing education program that satisfies the requirements for license renewal shall be:(a)
Approved, offered, or sponsored by an organization that has been approved by the board; or(b)
A specific program approved by the board;(2)
(a)
Have a clearly stated purpose and defined content area; and(b)
Be consistent with the overall goals of continuing education as defined in Section 1 of this administrative regulation;(3)
Have a presenter who is a professional qualified in the defined content area;(4)
Clearly state the program's time. Actual contact time shall be a minimum of one (1) continuing education hour;(5)
Include attendance recorded by the program's sponsor;(6)
Documentation of completion shall be provided to the participant only after approval is granted; and(7)
Include each participant's evaluation of the program.Section 7.
Equivalencies.(1)
A graduate-level psychology course taken at an accredited academic institution shall earn continuing education hours pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection.(a)
Each one (1) hour semester course shall be the equivalent of fifteen (15) continuing education hours for the purposes of meeting the requirements of this administrative regulation.(b)
Each one (1) hour quarter course shall be the equivalent of nine (9) continuing education hours for the purposes of meeting the requirements of this administrative regulation.(2)
A person who teaches a three (3) hour semester or quarter graduate-level course in psychology at an accredited academic institution shall:(a)
Earn six (6) continuing education hours for teaching the course; and(b)
Not receive:1.
Credit more than once for teaching a particular workshop or program during a renewal period; and2.
More than nine (9) total continuing education hours for these teaching activities.(3)
A person who teaches an approved continuing education workshop or program shall:(a)
Earn continuing education hours on a one (1) to one (1) basis; and(b)
Not receive:1.
Credit more than once for teaching a particular workshop or program during a renewal period; and2.
More than nine (9) total continuing education hours for these teaching activities.(4)
A person who completes home study or internet-based courses approved, offered, or sponsored by an organization listed in Section 5(1) shall not receivecredit for repeating a specific study course during a renewal period.(5)
A person who participates in videoconferencing in an interactive setting shall:Earn one (1) continuing education hour for each clock hour of participation;Section 8.
Carry-over of Continuing Education Hours, Prohibited. There shall not be a carry-over of continuing education hours earned in excess of those required under Section 2 of this administrative regulation into the immediately following renewal period.Section 9.
The board shall audit a minimum of ten (10) percent of all credential holders' documentation supporting the completion of the appropriate number of continuing education hours through a random audit process.Section 10.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
The following material is incorporated by reference:(a)
"Continuing Education Program Application", October 2025; and(b)
"Continuing Education Sponsorship Application", October 2025.(2)
This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Kentucky 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.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 continuing education requirements for renewal of a license.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This regulation is necessary to comply with the provisions of 319.032(1)(f).
(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 continuing education as a condition for renewal.
(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)(f).
(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 requiring at least three (3) hours of training on the topic of social and cultural factors that affect health, functioning, and quality of life with each three (3) year renewal period. The amendment also removes caps on the number of continuing education hours that may be earned through home study, internet based courses, and through interactive videoconferencing participation.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The amendment is necessary to comply with statutory requirements and to accommodate advances in technology for continuing education.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes by adding required minimum hours and removing limitations on continuing education delivery methods that are not statutorily required.
(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 complying with specific statutory requirements placed upon the board.
(3) Does this administrative regulation or amendment implement legislation from the previous five years?
Yes. 2022 Kentucky Acts Chapter 34, Section 1, amending KRS 319.032(1)(f).
(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 current licensees upon renewal of 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:
Renewing licensees will have to have at least three (3) hours of continuing education on the topic of social and cultural factors that affect health, functioning, and quality of life.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
Renewing credential holders should not have additional costs as the total number of continuing education required has not changed.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
Licensees will be benefitted by being able to conduct continuing education without limitation as to the number of hours that can be earned by home study, internet-based courses, and interactive videoconferencing participation.
(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 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)(f) and 319.032(2).
(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)(f).
(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:
None. No entities are identified.
For subsequent years:
None. No entities are identified.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
None. No entities are identified.
For subsequent years:
None. 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 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 does not establish fees, raise or lower fees, and has no costs associated with it.