Title 201 | Chapter 026 | Regulation 280REG
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET
Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology
(Amendment)
201 KAR 26:280.Licensed psychological associate: application procedures and temporary license.
Section 1.
Application.(1)
After the requirements established in KRS 319.064(2) are met, an application for a credential to perform certain functions as a licensed psychological associate may be submitted to the board, to an online application management system contracted by the board for the purposes of application screening, or as the board directs.(2)
The application required by subsection (1) of this section shall be made to the board or to the online application management system and shall:(a)
Include a certification by the applicant that the:1.
Information in the application is true, correct, and complete to the best of their knowledge and belief; and2.
Applicant is aware that the board may take disciplinary action if the application contains a misrepresentation or falsification.(b)
Be accompanied by payment of the application fee that shall:1.
Be made payable directly to the Kentucky State Treasurer if the application is processed through the board; or2.
Be made to the online application management system as directed by the board.(c)
Include three (3) letters of reference or completed Recommendation Form for Licensure as a Psychological Associate from persons qualified to evaluate the applicant's professional ability, including two (2) persons who have received a doctorate in psychology (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.); and(d)
Include an official transcript for all levels of education required for licensure. Transcripts shall be received in sealed envelopes or electronically directly from the school or a third-party clearinghouse.(3)
Incomplete Application. An incomplete application shall be determined to be expired one (1) year from the date of filing, and may be destroyed.Section 2.
Temporary Licensure.(1)
An applicant may request permission to perform functions as a licensed psychological associate on a temporary basis pursuant to KRS 319.064(3).(2)
The request for a temporary credential shall be co-signed by the candidate and the pro-posed supervisor, who shall be a licensed psychologist approved by the board and who holds the health services provider designation.(3)
(a)
A temporary license shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of the notice of approval by the board.(b)
During the period of temporary licensure, a candidate shall:1.
Successfully complete all credentials and examination procedures; and2.
Pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).(4)
(a)
Under exceptional circumstances and upon written request cosigned by the board approved supervisor, the board may approve an extension of the period of temporary licensure.(b)
A licensee shall submit a completed Request for Extension of Temporary Licensure as a Psychological Associate to the board to request an extension(c)
(d)
After the six (6) months, a second extension may be requested for an additional six (6) months.(e)
After a total of two (2) years of extensions, the licensee may request a second temporary license following the steps in this section.(f)
If after two (2) years on the second temporary license another extension is requested, the licensee may request a third temporary license following the steps in this section.(g)
Licensees shall not exceed a total of six (6) years of extensions for all temporary licenses nor hold a temporary license longer than six (6) years.(h)
All extensions are provided by the board at the board's discretion.Section 3.
Grace Period for Submission of Credentials. To allow for processing of the candidate's materials by the board, there shall be a grace period not to exceed ninety (90)(1)
Upon acceptance of employment, the candidate and the licensed psychologist with health service practitioner designation who shall serve as the clinical supervisor shall immediately submit a letter of notice to the board indicating that he or she has begun to practice in Kentucky and that application materials are forthcoming. Failure to submit this notice may be grounds for disciplinary action against the candidate and the clinical supervisor.(2)
It shall be the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that all materials are forwarded to the board within thirty (30) days from the date of agency employment. Once the application is complete, the board shall review the material at its next scheduled meeting and, if appropriate, issue either a temporary or permanent credential. If the candidate does not meet the requirements for the credential, or if their application material is insufficient to take any action, they shall be directed to cease practice until the requirements are met.(3)
The grace period shall not be extended beyond ninety (90)(4)
Upon filing the notice set forth in subsection (1) of this section, the candidate shall be practicing psychology under the jurisdiction of the board, and shall be subject to KRS Chapter 319 and 201 KAR Chapter 26.Section 4.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
The following material is incorporated by reference:(a)
"Application for Licensure as a Psychological Associate", October(b)
"Recommendation Form for Licensure as a Psychological Associate", October(c)
"Request for Extension of Temporary Licensure as a Psychological Associate", October(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.HISTORY: COMPILER'S NOTE: 2025 RS HB 6, enacted by the General Assembly on March 27, 2025, altered the information to be provided at the time an administrative regulation is filed. Aside from formatting changes necessary to upload the regulation into the LRC's publication application, this regulation has been published as submitted by the agency.
HARWELL SMITH, Ph. D., Chair
APPROVED BY AGENCY: 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 the requirements for applicants for licensure as a psychological associate and the conditions for a temporary license.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This regulation is necessary to comply with the provisions of KRS 319.032(1)(a) and
(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 requirements for applicants for licensure as a psychological associate and the conditions for a temporary license.
(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) and (c).
(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 existing administrative regulation by extending the grace period for submission of credentials from sixty (60) to ninety (90) days.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The amendment is necessary to give the board additional time to process applications.
(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 the requirements for applicants for psychological associates and the conditions for a temporary license.
(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 effectuating the requirements of KRS 319.32(1)(a) and (c).
(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 approximately ___ applicants for licensure per year.
(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:
Affected individuals will have ninety (90) days to submit required materials rather than the current sixty (60) days.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
There are no costs to the affected individuals.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
Applicants have ninety (90) days to submit required materials rather than the current sixty (60) days.
(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 regulation amendment 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)(a) and (c).
(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) and (c).
(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 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.
(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.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET
Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology
(Amendment)
201 KAR 26:280.Licensed psychological associate: application procedures and temporary license.
Section 1.
Application.(1)
After the requirements established in KRS 319.064(2) are met, an application for a credential to perform certain functions as a licensed psychological associate may be submitted to the board, to an online application management system contracted by the board for the purposes of application screening, or as the board directs.(2)
The application required by subsection (1) of this section shall be made to the board or to the online application management system and shall:(a)
Include a certification by the applicant that the:1.
Information in the application is true, correct, and complete to the best of their knowledge and belief; and2.
Applicant is aware that the board may take disciplinary action if the application contains a misrepresentation or falsification.(b)
Be accompanied by payment of the application fee that shall:1.
Be made payable directly to the Kentucky State Treasurer if the application is processed through the board; or2.
Be made to the online application management system as directed by the board.(c)
Include three (3) letters of reference or completed Recommendation Form for Licensure as a Psychological Associate from persons qualified to evaluate the applicant's professional ability, including two (2) persons who have received a doctorate in psychology (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.); and(d)
Include an official transcript for all levels of education required for licensure. Transcripts shall be received in sealed envelopes or electronically directly from the school or a third-party clearinghouse.(3)
Incomplete Application. An incomplete application shall be determined to be expired one (1) year from the date of filing, and may be destroyed.Section 2.
Temporary Licensure.(1)
An applicant may request permission to perform functions as a licensed psychological associate on a temporary basis pursuant to KRS 319.064(3).(2)
The request for a temporary credential shall be co-signed by the candidate and the pro-posed supervisor, who shall be a licensed psychologist approved by the board and who holds the health services provider designation.(3)
(a)
A temporary license shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of the notice of approval by the board.(b)
During the period of temporary licensure, a candidate shall:1.
Successfully complete all credentials and examination procedures; and2.
Pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).(4)
(a)
Under exceptional circumstances and upon written request cosigned by the board approved supervisor, the board may approve an extension of the period of temporary licensure.(b)
A licensee shall submit a completed Request for Extension of Temporary Licensure as a Psychological Associate to the board to request an extension(c)
If a temporary license requires an extension after one (1) year, the licensee may request a six (6) month extension.(d)
After the six (6) months, a second extension may be requested for an additional six (6) months.(e)
After a total of two (2) years of extensions, the licensee may request a second temporary license following the steps in this section.(f)
If after two (2) years on the second temporary license another extension is requested, the licensee may request a third temporary license following the steps in this section.(g)
Licensees shall not exceed a total of six (6) years of extensions for all temporary licenses nor hold a temporary license longer than six (6) years.(h)
All extensions are provided by the board at the board's discretion.Section 3.
Grace Period for Submission of Credentials. To allow for processing of the candidate's materials by the board, there shall be a grace period not to exceed ninety (90) days within which a candidate who has completed his or her degree requirements may begin employment by an agency to practice psychology under supervision with a board-approved supervisor.(1)
Upon acceptance of employment, the candidate and the licensed psychologist with health service practitioner designation who shall serve as the clinical supervisor shall immediately submit a letter of notice to the board indicating that he or she has begun to practice in Kentucky and that application materials are forthcoming. Failure to submit this notice may be grounds for disciplinary action against the candidate and the clinical supervisor.(2)
It shall be the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that all materials are forwarded to the board within thirty (30) days from the date of agency employment. Once the application is complete, the board shall review the material at its next scheduled meeting and, if appropriate, issue either a temporary or permanent credential. If the candidate does not meet the requirements for the credential, or if their application material is insufficient to take any action, they shall be directed to cease practice until the requirements are met.(3)
The grace period shall not be extended beyond ninety (90) days. A candidate who fails to achieve approval within this timeframe shall not practice psychology until credentialed by the board.(4)
Upon filing the notice set forth in subsection (1) of this section, the candidate shall be practicing psychology under the jurisdiction of the board, and shall be subject to KRS Chapter 319 and 201 KAR Chapter 26.Section 4.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
The following material is incorporated by reference:(a)
"Application for Licensure as a Psychological Associate", October 2025;(b)
"Recommendation Form for Licensure as a Psychological Associate", October 2025; and(c)
"Request for Extension of Temporary Licensure as a Psychological Associate", 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.HISTORY: COMPILER'S NOTE: 2025 RS HB 6, enacted by the General Assembly on March 27, 2025, altered the information to be provided at the time an administrative regulation is filed. Aside from formatting changes necessary to upload the regulation into the LRC's publication application, this regulation has been published as submitted by the agency.
HARWELL SMITH, Ph. D., Chair
APPROVED BY AGENCY: 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 the requirements for applicants for licensure as a psychological associate and the conditions for a temporary license.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This regulation is necessary to comply with the provisions of KRS 319.032(1)(a) and
(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 requirements for applicants for licensure as a psychological associate and the conditions for a temporary license.
(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) and (c).
(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 existing administrative regulation by extending the grace period for submission of credentials from sixty (60) to ninety (90) days.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The amendment is necessary to give the board additional time to process applications.
(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 the requirements for applicants for psychological associates and the conditions for a temporary license.
(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 effectuating the requirements of KRS 319.32(1)(a) and (c).
(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 approximately ___ applicants for licensure per year.
(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:
Affected individuals will have ninety (90) days to submit required materials rather than the current sixty (60) days.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
There are no costs to the affected individuals.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
Applicants have ninety (90) days to submit required materials rather than the current sixty (60) days.
(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 regulation amendment 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)(a) and (c).
(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) and (c).
(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 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.
(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.