IC 20-28-12
Chapter 12. Endorsement for Independent Practice School
Psychologists
IC 20-28-12-1 Application of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a psychologist who is
licensed under IC 25-33. As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
IC 20-28-12-2 Compliance with requirements for endorsement
Sec. 2. In order to:
(1) practice school psychology; and
(2) receive an endorsement as an independent practice school
psychologist;
a school psychologist must comply with this chapter. As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
IC 20-28-12-3 Requirements for endorsement
Sec. 3. An individual who applies for an endorsement as an
independent practice school psychologist must meet the following
requirements:
(1) Be licensed as a school psychologist by the department.
(2) Be employed by a:
(A) developmental center;
(B) state hospital;
(C) public or private hospital;
(D) mental health center;
(E) rehabilitation center;
(F) private school; or
(G) public school;
at least thirty (30) hours per week during the contract period
unless the individual is retired from full-time or part-time
employment as a school psychologist or the individual has a
medical condition or physical disability that restricts the
mobility required for employment in a school setting.
(3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant has received at least a sixty (60) graduate semester
hour or ninety (90) quarter hour master's or specialist degree in
school psychology from:
(A) a recognized postsecondary educational institution; or
(B) an educational institution not located in the United
States that has a program of study that meets the standards
of the department.
(4) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant has demonstrated graduate level competency through
the successful completion of course work and a one thousand
two hundred (1,200) hour supervised internship of school
psychology, of which at least six hundred (600) hours must be
in a school setting.
(5) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant has successfully completed at least one thousand two
hundred (1,200) hours of school psychology experience after
completion of graduate degree requirements and not including
the supervised internship for degree or licensing requirements.
At least six hundred (600) hours must be in a school setting
under the supervision of any of the following:
(A) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.
(B) A psychologist licensed under IC 25-33.
(C) A school psychologist endorsed under this chapter or
currently holding a national certification from the National
Association of School Psychologists.
(6) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant has completed, in addition to the requirements in
subdivision (5), at least:
(A) twelve (12) hours of training provided by a health
service professional in psychology licensed under
IC 25-33-1 or a psychiatrist licensed as a physician under
IC 25-22.5 in the identification and referral of mental and
behavioral disorders; and
(B) ten (10) case studies or evaluations requiring the
identification or referral of mental or behavioral disorders.
Case studies or evaluations may include the following:
(i) Consultations with teachers and parents.
(ii) Intervention services, excluding psychotherapy.
(iii) Functional behavior assessments.
(iv) Behavior improvement plans.
(v) Progress monitoring.
(7) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant has completed, in addition to the requirements of
subdivisions (5) and (6), thirty (30) hours of supervision with
a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5, a psychologist licensed
under IC 25-33, or a school psychologist endorsed under this
chapter or currently holding national certification from the
National Association of School Psychologists that meets the
following requirements:
(A) The thirty (30) hours must be completed within at least
twenty-four (24) consecutive months but not less than six (6)
months.
(B) Not more than one (1) hour of supervision may be
included in the total for each week.
(8) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant does not have a conviction for a crime that has a
direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently.
(9) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a
licensing or certification agency of any jurisdiction on the
grounds that the applicant was not able to practice as a school
psychologist without endangering the public.
(10) Pass the examination provided by the department. As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.246-2005,
SEC.169; P.L.2-2007, SEC.219; P.L.177-2009, SEC.9.
IC 20-28-12-4 Provision of services on private basis
Sec. 4. (a) A school psychologist who is not employed or excused
from employment as described in section 3(2) of this chapter may not
provide services on a private basis to an individual unless the school
psychologist receives a referral from one (1) of the following:
(1) A developmental center.
(2) A public school or private school.
(3) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.
(4) A health service professional in psychology licensed under
IC 25-33-1.
(b) A school psychologist who is endorsed under this chapter may
not provide services on a private basis to a student:
(1) who attends a school (including a nonpublic school) to
which the school psychologist is assigned; or
(2) whom the school psychologist would normally be expected
to serve. As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
IC 20-28-12-5 School psychologist; disclosure of information
Sec. 5. A school psychologist who is endorsed under this chapter
may not disclose any information acquired from persons with whom
the school psychologist has dealt in a professional capacity, except
under the following circumstances:
(1) Trials for homicide when the disclosure relates directly to
the fact or immediate circumstances of the homicide.
(2) Proceedings:
(A) to determine mental competency; or
(B) in which a defense of mental incompetency is raised.
(3) Civil or criminal actions against a school psychologist for
malpractice.
(4) Upon an issue as to the validity of a document.
(5) If the school psychologist has the express consent of the
client or, in the case of a client's death or disability, the express
consent of the client's legal representative.
(6) Circumstances under which privileged communication is
lawfully invalidated. As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
IC 20-28-12
Chapter 12. Endorsement for Independent Practice School
Psychologists
IC 20-28-12-1 Application of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a psychologist who is
licensed under IC 25-33. As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
IC 20-28-12-2 Compliance with requirements for endorsement
Sec. 2. In order to:
(1) practice school psychology; and
(2) receive an endorsement as an independent practice school
psychologist;
a school psychologist must comply with this chapter. As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
IC 20-28-12-3 Requirements for endorsement
Sec. 3. An individual who applies for an endorsement as an
independent practice school psychologist must meet the following
requirements:
(1) Be licensed as a school psychologist by the department.
(2) Be employed by a:
(A) developmental center;
(B) state hospital;
(C) public or private hospital;
(D) mental health center;
(E) rehabilitation center;
(F) private school; or
(G) public school;
at least thirty (30) hours per week during the contract period
unless the individual is retired from full-time or part-time
employment as a school psychologist or the individual has a
medical condition or physical disability that restricts the
mobility required for employment in a school setting.
(3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant has received at least a sixty (60) graduate semester
hour or ninety (90) quarter hour master's or specialist degree in
school psychology from:
(A) a recognized postsecondary educational institution; or
(B) an educational institution not located in the United
States that has a program of study that meets the standards
of the department.
(4) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant has demonstrated graduate level competency through
the successful completion of course work and a one thousand
two hundred (1,200) hour supervised internship of school
psychology, of which at least six hundred (600) hours must be
in a school setting.
(5) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant has successfully completed at least one thousand two
hundred (1,200) hours of school psychology experience after
completion of graduate degree requirements and not including
the supervised internship for degree or licensing requirements.
At least six hundred (600) hours must be in a school setting
under the supervision of any of the following:
(A) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.
(B) A psychologist licensed under IC 25-33.
(C) A school psychologist endorsed under this chapter or
currently holding a national certification from the National
Association of School Psychologists.
(6) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant has completed, in addition to the requirements in
subdivision (5), at least:
(A) twelve (12) hours of training provided by a health
service professional in psychology licensed under
IC 25-33-1 or a psychiatrist licensed as a physician under
IC 25-22.5 in the identification and referral of mental and
behavioral disorders; and
(B) ten (10) case studies or evaluations requiring the
identification or referral of mental or behavioral disorders.
Case studies or evaluations may include the following:
(i) Consultations with teachers and parents.
(ii) Intervention services, excluding psychotherapy.
(iii) Functional behavior assessments.
(iv) Behavior improvement plans.
(v) Progress monitoring.
(7) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant has completed, in addition to the requirements of
subdivisions (5) and (6), thirty (30) hours of supervision with
a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5, a psychologist licensed
under IC 25-33, or a school psychologist endorsed under this
chapter or currently holding national certification from the
National Association of School Psychologists that meets the
following requirements:
(A) The thirty (30) hours must be completed within at least
twenty-four (24) consecutive months but not less than six (6)
months.
(B) Not more than one (1) hour of supervision may be
included in the total for each week.
(8) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant does not have a conviction for a crime that has a
direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently.
(9) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a
licensing or certification agency of any jurisdiction on the
grounds that the applicant was not able to practice as a school
psychologist without endangering the public.
(10) Pass the examination provided by the department. As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.246-2005,
SEC.169; P.L.2-2007, SEC.219; P.L.177-2009, SEC.9.
IC 20-28-12-4 Provision of services on private basis
Sec. 4. (a) A school psychologist who is not employed or excused
from employment as described in section 3(2) of this chapter may not
provide services on a private basis to an individual unless the school
psychologist receives a referral from one (1) of the following:
(1) A developmental center.
(2) A public school or private school.
(3) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.
(4) A health service professional in psychology licensed under
IC 25-33-1.
(b) A school psychologist who is endorsed under this chapter may
not provide services on a private basis to a student:
(1) who attends a school (including a nonpublic school) to
which the school psychologist is assigned; or
(2) whom the school psychologist would normally be expected
to serve. As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
IC 20-28-12-5 School psychologist; disclosure of information
Sec. 5. A school psychologist who is endorsed under this chapter
may not disclose any information acquired from persons with whom
the school psychologist has dealt in a professional capacity, except
under the following circumstances:
(1) Trials for homicide when the disclosure relates directly to
the fact or immediate circumstances of the homicide.
(2) Proceedings:
(A) to determine mental competency; or
(B) in which a defense of mental incompetency is raised.
(3) Civil or criminal actions against a school psychologist for
malpractice.
(4) Upon an issue as to the validity of a document.
(5) If the school psychologist has the express consent of the
client or, in the case of a client's death or disability, the express
consent of the client's legal representative.
(6) Circumstances under which privileged communication is
lawfully invalidated. As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
IC 20-28-12
Chapter 12. Endorsement for Independent Practice School
Psychologists
IC 20-28-12-1 Application of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a psychologist who is
licensed under IC 25-33. As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
IC 20-28-12-2 Compliance with requirements for endorsement
Sec. 2. In order to:
(1) practice school psychology; and
(2) receive an endorsement as an independent practice school
psychologist;
a school psychologist must comply with this chapter. As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
IC 20-28-12-3 Requirements for endorsement
Sec. 3. An individual who applies for an endorsement as an
independent practice school psychologist must meet the following
requirements:
(1) Be licensed as a school psychologist by the department.
(2) Be employed by a:
(A) developmental center;
(B) state hospital;
(C) public or private hospital;
(D) mental health center;
(E) rehabilitation center;
(F) private school; or
(G) public school;
at least thirty (30) hours per week during the contract period
unless the individual is retired from full-time or part-time
employment as a school psychologist or the individual has a
medical condition or physical disability that restricts the
mobility required for employment in a school setting.
(3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant has received at least a sixty (60) graduate semester
hour or ninety (90) quarter hour master's or specialist degree in
school psychology from:
(A) a recognized postsecondary educational institution; or
(B) an educational institution not located in the United
States that has a program of study that meets the standards
of the department.
(4) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant has demonstrated graduate level competency through
the successful completion of course work and a one thousand
two hundred (1,200) hour supervised internship of school
psychology, of which at least six hundred (600) hours must be
in a school setting.
(5) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant has successfully completed at least one thousand two
hundred (1,200) hours of school psychology experience after
completion of graduate degree requirements and not including
the supervised internship for degree or licensing requirements.
At least six hundred (600) hours must be in a school setting
under the supervision of any of the following:
(A) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.
(B) A psychologist licensed under IC 25-33.
(C) A school psychologist endorsed under this chapter or
currently holding a national certification from the National
Association of School Psychologists.
(6) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant has completed, in addition to the requirements in
subdivision (5), at least:
(A) twelve (12) hours of training provided by a health
service professional in psychology licensed under
IC 25-33-1 or a psychiatrist licensed as a physician under
IC 25-22.5 in the identification and referral of mental and
behavioral disorders; and
(B) ten (10) case studies or evaluations requiring the
identification or referral of mental or behavioral disorders.
Case studies or evaluations may include the following:
(i) Consultations with teachers and parents.
(ii) Intervention services, excluding psychotherapy.
(iii) Functional behavior assessments.
(iv) Behavior improvement plans.
(v) Progress monitoring.
(7) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant has completed, in addition to the requirements of
subdivisions (5) and (6), thirty (30) hours of supervision with
a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5, a psychologist licensed
under IC 25-33, or a school psychologist endorsed under this
chapter or currently holding national certification from the
National Association of School Psychologists that meets the
following requirements:
(A) The thirty (30) hours must be completed within at least
twenty-four (24) consecutive months but not less than six (6)
months.
(B) Not more than one (1) hour of supervision may be
included in the total for each week.
(8) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant does not have a conviction for a crime that has a
direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently.
(9) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the
applicant has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a
licensing or certification agency of any jurisdiction on the
grounds that the applicant was not able to practice as a school
psychologist without endangering the public.
(10) Pass the examination provided by the department. As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.246-2005,
SEC.169; P.L.2-2007, SEC.219; P.L.177-2009, SEC.9.
IC 20-28-12-4 Provision of services on private basis
Sec. 4. (a) A school psychologist who is not employed or excused
from employment as described in section 3(2) of this chapter may not
provide services on a private basis to an individual unless the school
psychologist receives a referral from one (1) of the following:
(1) A developmental center.
(2) A public school or private school.
(3) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.
(4) A health service professional in psychology licensed under
IC 25-33-1.
(b) A school psychologist who is endorsed under this chapter may
not provide services on a private basis to a student:
(1) who attends a school (including a nonpublic school) to
which the school psychologist is assigned; or
(2) whom the school psychologist would normally be expected
to serve. As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
IC 20-28-12-5 School psychologist; disclosure of information
Sec. 5. A school psychologist who is endorsed under this chapter
may not disclose any information acquired from persons with whom
the school psychologist has dealt in a professional capacity, except
under the following circumstances:
(1) Trials for homicide when the disclosure relates directly to
the fact or immediate circumstances of the homicide.
(2) Proceedings:
(A) to determine mental competency; or
(B) in which a defense of mental incompetency is raised.
(3) Civil or criminal actions against a school psychologist for
malpractice.
(4) Upon an issue as to the validity of a document.
(5) If the school psychologist has the express consent of the
client or, in the case of a client's death or disability, the express
consent of the client's legal representative.
(6) Circumstances under which privileged communication is
lawfully invalidated. As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
