North CarolinaNorth Carolina would join a multistate licensing compact for school psychologists
If seven states enact the compact, eligible school psychologists could seek licenses across those states, and East Carolina University would receive proposed program funding if the bill becomes law.
What it does
Eligible school psychologists could seek an equivalent license in another participating state. The compact would start only after seven states enact it.
If enacted, the bill would set aside $1 million for East Carolina University to host a virtual school psychology training program during the 2026–2027 fiscal year.
Argument forEligible school psychologists could seek licenses in other participating states without repeating duplicative requirements, which may help them move to areas with staff shortages.
Argument againstApplicants seeking licenses in other participating states could face added costs and steps, including application fees and a criminal background check.
More detail
North Carolina would join a multistate licensing compact for school psychologists. The compact would cover school psychologists licensed by participating states who seek an equivalent license in another participating state. The compact would take effect only when a seventh state enacts it. Applicants would need an active home-state license, meet compact requirements, complete a background check, and pay any required fees. The compact would begin when its law takes effect in the seventh member state.
The bill would set aside $1 million for East Carolina University to host a virtual school psychology training program. The funds would go to the UNC Board of Governors for allocation to East Carolina University in Greenville. The money would come from the General Fund for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The funds would remain available until June 30, 2029, and would not revert. The appropriation would be for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, and the funds would remain available through June 30, 2029.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2Reptd FavLatest
- Jun 2Re-ref Com On AppropriationsMinor
- May 5Serial Referral To Appropriations Stricken
- May 5Serial Referral To Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Stricken
- May 5Withdrawn From Com
- May 5Re-ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the HouseMinor
- Apr 30Passed 1st ReadingMinor
- Apr 30Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the HouseMinor
- Apr 29FiledIntroduced
EducationMental Health