Title 201 | Chapter 026 | Regulation 225REG
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Board of Examiners of Psychology
(Amendment)
201 KAR 26:225.Renewal and reinstatement.
Section 1.
(1)
To apply for renewal, a licensed psychologist, certified psychologist with autonomous functioning, or licensed psychological practitioner shall:(a)
Submit a completed Renewal Application to the board;(b)
Pay to the board the appropriate renewal fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 1(5); and(c)
Have completed thirty-nine (39) continuing education hours established in 201 KAR 26:175, Section 2(1).(2)
After the renewal date but during the three (3) month grace period, a licensed psychologist, certified psychologist with autonomous functioning, or licensed psychological practitioner shall:(a)
Submit a completed Renewal Application to the board;(b)
Pay to the board the appropriate renewal fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 1(5);(c)
Pay to the board a late fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 2; and(d)
Have completed thirty-nine (39) continuing education hours established in 201 KAR 26:175, Section 2(1).(3)
After the three (3) month grace period but less than three (3) years of cancelation, a licensed psychologist, certified psychologist with autonomous functioning, or licensed psychological practitioner shall:(a)
Submit a completed Renewal Application to the board;(b)
Pay to the board the appropriate renewal fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 1(5);(c)
Pay to the board a late fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 2;(d)
Pay to the board a reinstatement fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 3; and(e)
Complete thirty-nine (39) continuing education hours obtained within the three (3) years prior to the date of application for reinstatement.(4)
After three (3) years of cancelation, a licensed psychologist, certified psychologist with autonomous functioning, or licensed psychological practitioner shall:(a)
Submit a new completed application to the board;(b)
Pay to the board the appropriate fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 1; and(c)
Successfully complete the oral and structured examinations on Kentucky mental health law, ethical principles, and professional practice established in 201 KAR 26:230, Section 3(1)(b) and (4).Section 2.
(1)
To apply for renewal, a certified psychologist or licensed psychological associate shall:(a)
Submit a completed Renewal Application to the board;(b)
Pay to the board the appropriate renewal fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 1(6); and(c)
Have completed thirty-nine (39) continuing education hours established in 201 KAR 26:175, Section 2(1).(2)
After the renewal date but during the three (3) month grace period, a certified psychologist or licensed psychological associate shall:(a)
Submit a completed Renewal Application to the board;(b)
Pay to the board the appropriate renewal fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 1(6);(c)
Pay to the board a late fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 2;(d)
Complete thirty-nine (39) continuing education hours established in 201 KAR 26:175, Section 2(1).(3)
After the three (3) month grace period but less than three (3) years of cancelation, a certified psychologist or licensed psychological associate shall:(a)
Submit a completed Renewal Application to the board;(b)
Pay to the board the appropriate renewal fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 1(6)(c)
Pay to the board a late fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 2;(d)
Pay to the board a reinstatement fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 3; and(e)
Complete thirty-nine (39) continuing education hours obtained within the three (3) years prior to the date of application for reinstatement.(4)
After three (3) years of cancelation, a certified psychologist or licensed psychological associate shall:(a)
Submit a new completed application to the board; and(b)
Pay to the board the appropriate fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 1.Section 3.
A person who previously held a credential issued by the board and applies three (3) years or more beyond the date of cancelation shall be required to meet current initial licensure requirements.Section 4.
A credential holder may continue to practice during the grace period.Section 5.
A person shall not engage in the practice of psychology after a license has been canceled.Section 6.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
"Renewal Application", August 2026(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 website 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.
201 KAR 26.230
LISA BOND, M.S., Chair
APPROVED BY AGENCY: August 3, 2026
FILED WITH LRC: August 12, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall, if requested, be held on October 28, 2026, 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 October 31, 2026. 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, Phone Number: (502) 696-3992, Email: Mark@MarkRBrengelmanPLLC.attorney
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 renewal and reinstatement requirements for credential holders.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This regulation is necessary to comply with the provisions of KRS 319.032(1)(c) and KRS 319.032(2).
(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 renewal and reinstatement requirements.
(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.
(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 making a technical amendment and updating the material incorporated by reference.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The amendment is necessary to update the material incorporated by reference.
(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 renewal and reinstatement requirements. (d) How this amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes: This administrative regulation will assist in the effective administration of the statutes by changing an incorrect technical reference and incorporating an updated form.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
(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 renewal applicants. The board has approximately 1,600 licensees.
(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 for renewal and reinstatement will have to use an updated form.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
Applicants will have pay the fees referenced in 201 KAR 26:160 in order to renew or reinstate.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
Applicants will be benefitted by having an established and consistent renewal and reinstatement process.
(6) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
There is no 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, directly or indirectly.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering is applied as requirements are modified for specific licensure tiers.
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)(c) and KRS 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)(c) and KRS 319.032(2).
(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.
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 (6) Provide a narrative to explain the following for each entity identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and(5)(a):
(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.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Board of Examiners of Psychology
(Amendment)
201 KAR 26:225.Renewal and reinstatement.
Section 1.
(1)
To apply for renewal, a licensed psychologist, certified psychologist with autonomous functioning, or licensed psychological practitioner shall:(a)
Submit a completed Renewal Application to the board;(b)
Pay to the board the appropriate renewal fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 1(5); and(c)
Have completed thirty-nine (39) continuing education hours established in 201 KAR 26:175, Section 2(1).(2)
After the renewal date but during the three (3) month grace period, a licensed psychologist, certified psychologist with autonomous functioning, or licensed psychological practitioner shall:(a)
Submit a completed Renewal Application to the board;(b)
Pay to the board the appropriate renewal fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 1(5);(c)
Pay to the board a late fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 2; and(d)
Have completed thirty-nine (39) continuing education hours established in 201 KAR 26:175, Section 2(1).(3)
After the three (3) month grace period but less than three (3) years of cancelation, a licensed psychologist, certified psychologist with autonomous functioning, or licensed psychological practitioner shall:(a)
Submit a completed Renewal Application to the board;(b)
Pay to the board the appropriate renewal fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 1(5);(c)
Pay to the board a late fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 2;(d)
Pay to the board a reinstatement fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 3; and(e)
Complete thirty-nine (39) continuing education hours obtained within the three (3) years prior to the date of application for reinstatement.(4)
After three (3) years of cancelation, a licensed psychologist, certified psychologist with autonomous functioning, or licensed psychological practitioner shall:(a)
Submit a new completed application to the board;(b)
Pay to the board the appropriate fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 1; and(c)
Successfully complete the oral and structured examinations on Kentucky mental health law, ethical principles, and professional practice established in 201 KAR 26:230, Section 3(1)(b) and (4).Section 2.
(1)
To apply for renewal, a certified psychologist or licensed psychological associate shall:(a)
Submit a completed Renewal Application to the board;(b)
Pay to the board the appropriate renewal fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 1(6); and(c)
Have completed thirty-nine (39) continuing education hours established in 201 KAR 26:175, Section 2(1).(2)
After the renewal date but during the three (3) month grace period, a certified psychologist or licensed psychological associate shall:(a)
Submit a completed Renewal Application to the board;(b)
Pay to the board the appropriate renewal fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 1(6);(c)
Pay to the board a late fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 2;(d)
Complete thirty-nine (39) continuing education hours established in 201 KAR 26:175, Section 2(1).(3)
After the three (3) month grace period but less than three (3) years of cancelation, a certified psychologist or licensed psychological associate shall:(a)
Submit a completed Renewal Application to the board;(b)
Pay to the board the appropriate renewal fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 1(6);(c)
Pay to the board a late fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 2;(d)
Pay to the board a reinstatement fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 3; and(e)
Complete thirty-nine (39) continuing education hours obtained within the three (3) years prior to the date of application for reinstatement.(4)
After three (3) years of cancelation, a certified psychologist or licensed psychological associate shall:(a)
Submit a new completed application to the board; and(b)
Pay to the board the appropriate fee established in 201 KAR 26:160, Section 1.Section 3.
A person who previously held a credential issued by the board and applies three (3) years or more beyond the date of cancelation shall be required to meet current initial licensure requirements.Section 4.
A credential holder may continue to practice during the grace period.Section 5.
A person shall not engage in the practice of psychology after a license has been canceled.Section 6.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
"Renewal Application", August 2026, is incorporated by reference.(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 website 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.
201 KAR 26.230
LISA BOND, M.S., Chair
APPROVED BY AGENCY: August 3, 2026
FILED WITH LRC: August 12, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall, if requested, be held on October 28, 2026, 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 October 31, 2026. 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, Phone Number: (502) 696-3992, Email: Mark@MarkRBrengelmanPLLC.attorney
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 renewal and reinstatement requirements for credential holders.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This regulation is necessary to comply with the provisions of KRS 319.032(1)(c) and KRS 319.032(2).
(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 renewal and reinstatement requirements.
(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.
(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 making a technical amendment and updating the material incorporated by reference.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The amendment is necessary to update the material incorporated by reference.
(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 renewal and reinstatement requirements. (d) How this amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes: This administrative regulation will assist in the effective administration of the statutes by changing an incorrect technical reference and incorporating an updated form.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
(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 renewal applicants. The board has approximately 1,600 licensees.
(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 for renewal and reinstatement will have to use an updated form.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
Applicants will have pay the fees referenced in 201 KAR 26:160 in order to renew or reinstate.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
Applicants will be benefitted by having an established and consistent renewal and reinstatement process.
(6) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
There is no 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, directly or indirectly.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering is applied as requirements are modified for specific licensure tiers.
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)(c) and KRS 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)(c) and KRS 319.032(2).
(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.
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 (6) Provide a narrative to explain the following for each entity identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and(5)(a):
(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.