DelawareSB 107153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Sponsored By: Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Easier multistate practice for school psychologists

Delaware joins a multistate compact for school psychologists. If you hold an active home‑state license and meet set training rules, other member states must grant you an equivalent license. You must pass a national exam, complete 1,200 supervised internship hours (at least 600 in a school), and graduate from a qualifying program. Active‑duty military members and spouses can keep a home‑state license status in their permanent residence, main work state, or a PCS move state.

Fees and renewal rules for compact licenses

To get or keep an equivalent license in another state, you must keep your home license active, meet any new state‑specific rules, complete background checks, and pay fees. Each state may charge its own application and renewal fees. You must apply to renew, complete a background check, and pay renewal fees in each remote state. The Compact’s Commission may also charge user fees on licensees.

New interstate commission to run compact

The law creates a multi‑state Commission with one voting delegate from each member state. The Commission can adopt rules, manage records, hire staff, accept grants, and charge fees. Meetings are generally public with posted notice; minutes are kept and some topics can be closed. Members and staff have legal immunity for official acts, except for intentional misconduct. The Commission can adopt emergency rules with 48 hours’ notice and must follow normal steps within 90 days; state legislatures can void a rule within four years.

States keep discipline power and share records

Member states keep their own power to investigate and discipline licensees under state law. States must share licensure and discipline records with each other and with the Compact, with confidentiality protections. States that join must meet uniform entry rules, keep complaint systems, and follow Compact rules. The Commission can address state noncompliance, offer help, and seek enforcement in federal court after notice and a cure period.

When the compact starts and states exit

The Compact takes effect in Delaware when at least seven states have enacted it. The Secretary of Education publishes notice when that threshold is met. A state can leave by repealing the Compact, but exit takes effect 180 days later. A withdrawing or terminated state must still share past discipline data and honor Compact licenses for at least six months after notice.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Laura V. Sturgeon
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Eric Buckson
Republican • Senate
Frank Burns
Democratic • House
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha
Democratic • House
Daniel Cruce
Democratic • Senate
Stephanie L. Hansen
Democratic • Senate
Kyra L. Hoffner
Democratic • Senate
Russell Huxtable
Democratic • Senate
Kimberly Williams
Democratic • House
Larry Lambert
Democratic • House
S. Elizabeth Lockman
Democratic • Senate
Sean M. Lynn
Democratic • House
Eric Morrison
Democratic • House
DeShanna U Neal
Democratic • House
Edward S. Osienski
Democratic • House
Cyndie Romer
Democratic • House
Melanie Ross Levin
Democratic • House
Ray Seigfried
Democratic • Senate
John "Jack" Walsh
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 61 • No: 0

House vote • 6/30/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/13/2025