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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Board of Examiners of Psychology
(Amendment)
201 KAR 26:230.Examinations and applications.
Section 1.
(1)
The national examination shall be the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) developed by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) examination contractor and owned by the ASPPB.(a)
The EPPP shall be taken by computer administration.(b)
The board shall submit to the ASPPB examination contractor a list of applicants eligible to sit for the examination.(2)
The Kentucky examinations shall consist of a jurisprudence examination of Kentucky mental health law, and a competency examination of ethical principles and professional practice.(a)
A candidate shall score at least an eighty (80) percent to pass the jurisprudence examinations.(b)
A candidate shall score a 100 percent to pass the competency examination.Section 2.
General Requirements.(1)
An applicant for licensure shall:(a)
1.
Submit a completed application as required by 201 KAR 26:155, Section 1; 201 KAR 26:280, Section 1; 201 KAR 26:180, Section 2; 201 KAR 26:185, Section 2; or 201 KAR 26:290, Section 1; and2.
Pay the applicable fee established in 201 KAR 26:160; or(b)
Submit the application required by subsection (1) of this section to the online application management system designated by the board that shall:1.
Include a certification by the applicant that the:a.
Information in the application is true, correct, and complete to the best of their knowledge and belief; andb.
Applicant is aware that the board may take disciplinary action if the application contains a misrepresentation or falsification; and2.
Be accompanied by payment of the application fee that shall:a.
Be made payable directly to the Kentucky State Treasurer if the application is processed through the board; orb.
Be made to the online application management system as directed by the board.(2)
Once the Licensed Psychologist Applicant has completed all items, including sending supplemental materials, the online application management system completes a primary source verification process then forwards the application to the board for final review.(3)
The Credentialing Committee of the Board reviews the application and determines the applicant's eligibility for licensure.(4)
The applicant shall sit for the national(5)
If an applicant loses eligibility to sit for the national(a)
The applicant shall forfeit all fees paid; and(b)
Any temporary license issued to the applicant shall be terminated.Section 3.
Examination for Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist.(1)
The applicant shall pass:(a)
The national(b)
The Kentucky examinations as outlined in Section 1(2) of this administrative regulation. The competency examination shall be administered by two (2) licensed psychologists approved by the board.(2)
The applicant shall obtain an EPPP scaled score of 500 or greater or shall have obtained a previous national EPPP passing score which satisfied the doctoral licensure requirement as to criterion level at the time of that examination. The applicant shall be notified by the board of the score, as well as of passing or failing the examination.(3)
If an applicant for licensure as a licensed psychologist fails the national(a)
The candidate shall continue to function under the supervision of the board-approved supervisor until:1.
The national2.
The temporary license is terminated.(b)
The applicant for licensure as a licensed psychologist shall not be scheduled for the Kentucky examinations until the national(4)
The competency examination shall not be required for an applicant who is board-certified by the(5)
If the applicant does not pass either of the Kentucky examinations on the first attempt, the applicant may reapply with a detailed remediation plan, including the process by which the applicant proposes to improve his or her performance on the examination, the time proposed to be spent on remediation, and with whom the applicant proposes to study or obtain further instruction and any other information requested by the board. Upon completion of the remediation plan approved by the board, the applicant shall be administered a second examination.(6)
If the applicant does not pass either of the Kentucky examinations on the second attempt, the applicant may reapply with an additional remediation plan. Upon completion of the remediation plan approved by the board, the applicant shall be administered a third examination.(7)
An applicant may only take each of the structured examinations on three (3) occasions. If an applicant for licensure as a licensed psychologist does not pass on the third attempt, they may apply to be credentialed as a licensed psychological associate by completing an application and paying the appropriate fee, as required by 201 KAR 26:160. The board shall accept the applicant's previous examination results to satisfy the requirements for the licensed psychological associate application.Section 4.
Examination for Licensure as a Licensed Psychological Practitioner.(1)
The applicant shall pass:(a)
The(b)
The applicant shall obtain a computerized national(2)
Pursuant to KRS 319.050(3), an applicant for licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner who has been approved to sit for the national(3)
If an applicant for licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner fails to obtain a scaled score of 500 or greater on the EPPP examination, the candidate may reapply to the board, pay the appropriate fee to the ASPPB examination contractor and be permitted to sit for the national(4)
The applicant for licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner shall not be scheduled for the Kentucky examinations until the national(5)
An applicant for licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner shall submit to a competency examination as outlined in Section 1(2) of this administrative regulation administered by an at least one (1) licensed psychologist and either a certified psychologist with autonomous functioning or a licensed psychological practitioner. The applicant for licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner shall also complete a jurisprudence examination as outlined in Section 1(2) of this administrative regulation.(6)
If the applicant does not pass either of the Kentucky examinations on the first attempt, the applicant may reapply with a remediation plan that includes the process by which the applicant proposes to improve his or her performance on the examination, the time proposed to be spent on remediation, and how the applicant proposes to study or obtain further instruction and any other information requested by the board. Upon completion of a remediation plan approved by the board, the applicant shall be administered a second examination.(7)
If the applicant does not pass either of the Kentucky examinations on the second attempt, the applicant may reapply with an additional remediation plan. Upon completion of a remediation plan approved by the board, the applicant shall be administered a third examination.(8)
An applicant may only take each examination three (3) times, and would have to remain as a Psychological Associate under board approved supervision if either examination is failed three (3) times.Section 5.
Examination for Licensure as a Psychological Associate.(1)
The applicant shall:(a)
Obtain a national (EPPP) scaled score of 400 or greater; or(b)
Have obtained an EPPP passing score for licensure at the master's level in effect at the time of the applicant's previous national(c)
Be notified by the board of the score, as well as of passing or failing the examination.(2)
Pursuant to KRS 319.064(3), an applicant for licensure as a licensed psychological associate who has been approved to sit for the national(3)
If an applicant for licensure as a psychological associate fails the national(a)
File a detailed remediation plan, cosigned by the supervisor within thirty (30) days of notice of failure; and(b)
Be eligible to retake the nationalHISTORY: 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 examination and application requirements for applicants for licensure.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This regulation is necessary to comply with the provisions of KRS 319.032(1)(a), KRS 319.050(1), and KRS 319.064(2)(c), (3).
(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 examination and application 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(1)(a), KRS 319.050(1), and KRS 319.064(2)(c), (3).
(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 modifying the years of supervised experience required for an applicant for licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The amendment is necessary to conform to 201 KAR 26:190, Section 5.
(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 examination and application 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 establishing consistent administrative regulations.
(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 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 for licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner will have to obtain two years of supervision prior to examination.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
There will be no costs for the affected individuals.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
Applicants will be benefitted by having supervised experience reduced from five years to two years.
(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)(a), KRS 319.050(1), KRS 319.064(2)(c)(3).
(2) State whether this administrative regulation is expressly authorized by an act of the General Assembly, and if so, identify the act:
This administrative regulation is expressly authorized by KRS 319.032(1)(a).
(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 26:230.Examinations and applications.
Section 1.
(1)
The national examination shall be the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) developed by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) examination contractor and owned by the ASPPB.(a)
The EPPP shall be taken by computer administration.(b)
The board shall submit to the ASPPB examination contractor a list of applicants eligible to sit for the examination.(2)
The Kentucky examinations shall consist of a jurisprudence examination of Kentucky mental health law, and a competency examination of ethical principles and professional practice.(a)
A candidate shall score at least an eighty (80) percent to pass the jurisprudence examinations.(b)
A candidate shall score a 100 percent to pass the competency examination.Section 2.
General Requirements.(1)
An applicant for licensure shall:(a)
1.
Submit a completed application as required by 201 KAR 26:155, Section 1; 201 KAR 26:280, Section 1; 201 KAR 26:180, Section 2; 201 KAR 26:185, Section 2; or 201 KAR 26:290, Section 1; and2.
Pay the applicable fee established in 201 KAR 26:160; or(b)
Submit the application required by subsection (1) of this section to the online application management system designated by the board that shall:1.
Include a certification by the applicant that the:a.
Information in the application is true, correct, and complete to the best of their knowledge and belief; andb.
Applicant is aware that the board may take disciplinary action if the application contains a misrepresentation or falsification; and2.
Be accompanied by payment of the application fee that shall:a.
Be made payable directly to the Kentucky State Treasurer if the application is processed through the board; orb.
Be made to the online application management system as directed by the board.(2)
Once the Licensed Psychologist Applicant has completed all items, including sending supplemental materials, the online application management system completes a primary source verification process then forwards the application to the board for final review.(3)
The Credentialing Committee of the Board reviews the application and determines the applicant's eligibility for licensure.(4)
The applicant shall sit for the national EPPP examination within one (1) year of the notice of the application being approved by the board. An applicant may sit for the national EPPP examination at any approved ASPPB examination contractor testing center in the United States, U.S. Territories, or Canada.(5)
If an applicant loses eligibility to sit for the national EPPP examination because of failure to reschedule, cancel, or appear to take the examination as stated in subsection (4) of this section:(a)
The applicant shall forfeit all fees paid; and(b)
Any temporary license issued to the applicant shall be terminated.Section 3.
Examination for Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist.(1)
The applicant shall pass:(a)
The national EPPP examination in accordance with subsection (2) of this section; and(b)
The Kentucky examinations as outlined in Section 1(2) of this administrative regulation. The competency examination shall be administered by two (2) licensed psychologists approved by the board.(2)
The applicant shall obtain an EPPP scaled score of 500 or greater or shall have obtained a previous national EPPP passing score which satisfied the doctoral licensure requirement as to criterion level at the time of that examination. The applicant shall be notified by the board of the score, as well as of passing or failing the examination.(3)
If an applicant for licensure as a licensed psychologist fails the national EPPP examination, the candidate may reapply with a detailed remediation plan, including the process by which the applicant proposes to improve his or her performance on the examination, the time proposed to be spent on remediation, and with whom the applicant proposes to study or obtain further instruction and any other information requested by the board. Upon completion of the remediation plan approved by the board, and the appropriate fee to the ASPPB examination contractor is paid, the applicant shall be deemed eligible by the board to be permitted to sit again for the national EPPP examination.(a)
The candidate shall continue to function under the supervision of the board-approved supervisor until:1.
The national EPPP examination and Kentucky examinations are successfully completed; or2.
The temporary license is terminated.(b)
The applicant for licensure as a licensed psychologist shall not be scheduled for the Kentucky examinations until the national EPPP examination has been successfully passed, and the board has determined that the requirements for supervised experience for licensure as a licensed psychologist have been met.(4)
The competency examination shall not be required for an applicant who is board-certified by the ABPP or a successor organization or holds a current license in good standing from a jurisdiction with a reciprocity agreement with this board.(5)
If the applicant does not pass either of the Kentucky examinations on the first attempt, the applicant may reapply with a detailed remediation plan, including the process by which the applicant proposes to improve his or her performance on the examination, the time proposed to be spent on remediation, and with whom the applicant proposes to study or obtain further instruction and any other information requested by the board. Upon completion of the remediation plan approved by the board, the applicant shall be administered a second examination.(6)
If the applicant does not pass either of the Kentucky examinations on the second attempt, the applicant may reapply with an additional remediation plan. Upon completion of the remediation plan approved by the board, the applicant shall be administered a third examination.(7)
An applicant may only take each of the structured examinations on three (3) occasions. If an applicant for licensure as a licensed psychologist does not pass on the third attempt, they may apply to be credentialed as a licensed psychological associate by completing an application and paying the appropriate fee, as required by 201 KAR 26:160. The board shall accept the applicant's previous examination results to satisfy the requirements for the licensed psychological associate application.Section 4.
Examination for Licensure as a Licensed Psychological Practitioner.(1)
The applicant shall pass:(a)
The national EPPP examination unless the applicant's previous examination results for the national EPPP examination satisfied the doctoral licensure requirement as to criterion level at the time of that examination; or(b)
The applicant shall obtain a computerized national EPPP scaled score of 500 or greater. The applicant shall be notified by the board of the score, as well as of passing or failing the examination.(2)
Pursuant to KRS 319.050(3), an applicant for licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner who has been approved to sit for the national EPPP examination shall continue to be supervised until all requirements for licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner have been completed.(3)
If an applicant for licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner fails to obtain a scaled score of 500 or greater on the EPPP examination, the candidate may reapply to the board, pay the appropriate fee to the ASPPB examination contractor and be permitted to sit for the national EPPP examination again.(4)
The applicant for licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner shall not be scheduled for the Kentucky examinations until the national EPPP examination has been successfully passed and the required two (2) years of supervised experience or its equivalent have been approved by the board.(5)
An applicant for licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner shall submit to a competency examination as outlined in Section 1(2) of this administrative regulation administered by an at least one (1) licensed psychologist and either a certified psychologist with autonomous functioning or a licensed psychological practitioner. The applicant for licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner shall also complete a jurisprudence examination as outlined in Section 1(2) of this administrative regulation.(6)
If the applicant does not pass either of the Kentucky examinations on the first attempt, the applicant may reapply with a remediation plan that includes the process by which the applicant proposes to improve his or her performance on the examination, the time proposed to be spent on remediation, and how the applicant proposes to study or obtain further instruction and any other information requested by the board. Upon completion of a remediation plan approved by the board, the applicant shall be administered a second examination.(7)
If the applicant does not pass either of the Kentucky examinations on the second attempt, the applicant may reapply with an additional remediation plan. Upon completion of a remediation plan approved by the board, the applicant shall be administered a third examination.(8)
An applicant may only take each examination three (3) times, and would have to remain as a Psychological Associate under board approved supervision if either examination is failed three (3) times.Section 5.
Examination for Licensure as a Psychological Associate.(1)
The applicant shall:(a)
Obtain a national (EPPP) scaled score of 400 or greater; or(b)
Have obtained an EPPP passing score for licensure at the master's level in effect at the time of the applicant's previous national EPPP examination; and(c)
Be notified by the board of the score, as well as of passing or failing the examination.(2)
Pursuant to KRS 319.064(3), an applicant for licensure as a licensed psychological associate who has been approved to sit for the national EPPP examination and whose supervisory arrangement has been approved by the board shall be considered to be functioning under a temporary license.(3)
If an applicant for licensure as a psychological associate fails the national EPPP examination, the applicant shall:(a)
File a detailed remediation plan, cosigned by the supervisor within thirty (30) days of notice of failure; and(b)
Be eligible to retake the national EPPP examination upon approval of the plan by the board.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 examination and application requirements for applicants for licensure.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This regulation is necessary to comply with the provisions of KRS 319.032(1)(a), KRS 319.050(1), and KRS 319.064(2)(c), (3).
(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 examination and application 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(1)(a), KRS 319.050(1), and KRS 319.064(2)(c), (3).
(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 modifying the years of supervised experience required for an applicant for licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The amendment is necessary to conform to 201 KAR 26:190, Section 5.
(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 examination and application 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 establishing consistent administrative regulations.
(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 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 for licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner will have to obtain two years of supervision prior to examination.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
There will be no costs for the affected individuals.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
Applicants will be benefitted by having supervised experience reduced from five years to two years.
(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)(a), KRS 319.050(1), KRS 319.064(2)(c)(3).
(2) State whether this administrative regulation is expressly authorized by an act of the General Assembly, and if so, identify the act:
This administrative regulation is expressly authorized by KRS 319.032(1)(a).
(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.