NebraskaLB84109th Legislature 1st and 2nd Sessionslegislature

Adopt the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.

Compact rules, data sharing, state duties

The Compact Commission makes rules, with at least 30 days’ notice. In emergencies, it can issue rules with 48 hours’ notice and require retroactive compliance within 90 days. Nebraska must share license and discipline data with other member states and protect confidentiality. Nebraska courts and agencies must enforce the Compact, and if a state law conflicts, the Compact controls. The state also keeps a list of Equivalent Licenses and investigates complaints.

Easier multi-state practice for school psychologists

Nebraska adopts the interstate compact for school psychologists. If you hold a current license in another member state and meet Compact rules, Nebraska grants you an Equivalent License to work here. To get a Nebraska Home State license, you must pass a qualifying national exam, finish 1,200 supervised internship hours (at least 600 in a school), and graduate from a qualifying program. This setup expands jobs across states but sets clear education and training thresholds.

New fees for multi-state licenses

The Compact Commission can charge fees to licensees who practice under an Equivalent License. It also bills member states an annual assessment to fund operations. These costs can raise what you pay to keep multi‑state practice active.

School psychologist title and work rules

You may use the title “school psychologist” in Nebraska if you are certified by the State Board of Education or hold a Compact Equivalent License. Your practice must be as a W‑2 employee in a school setting under the State Board, or through an approved service agency with approved special education rates. Independent contractors cannot use the title in these settings.

Enforcement, lawsuits, and leaving the compact

Lawsuits by or against the Commission happen in the federal court where it is based, and winners can recover costs and attorney fees. If a state defaults, the Commission gives notice and help; states can be terminated by supermajority vote. A terminated or withdrawing state must keep recognizing Compact licenses for at least six months and meet reporting duties. Withdrawal takes effect 180 days after repeal. The Commission defends and may indemnify its officials for job‑related acts, and states keep sovereign immunity.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Victor Rountree
Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 78 • No: 0

legislature vote • 4/10/2025

Final Reading

Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 3

legislature vote • 3/12/2025

Vote

Yes: 32 • No: 0 • Other: 17

Actions Timeline

Approved by Governor on April 14, 2025
4/14/2025legislature
Presented to Governor on April 10, 2025
4/10/2025legislature
President/Speaker signed
4/10/2025legislature
Passed on Final Reading 46-0-3
4/10/2025legislature
Dispensing of reading at large approved
4/10/2025legislature
Placed on Final Reading
4/3/2025legislature
Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
3/28/2025legislature
Placed on Select File
3/25/2025legislature
Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
3/12/2025legislature
Placed on General File
2/18/2025legislature
Notice of hearing for January 30, 2025
1/21/2025legislature
Referred to Health and Human Services Committee
1/14/2025legislature
Date of introduction
1/10/2025legislature

Bill Text

Introduced
1/10/2025
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Enrolled / Slip Law
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Final / Enacted
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