LAC 46:LXIII.3100. General Definitions

The following terms are defined for the purposes of this Subpart: A. Academic Year—a school year as defined by the school calendar in the district of practice. B. Applicant—a person who submits to the board the required application fee and the complete prescribed application as set forth herein. Applicant status shall not be used for professional representation. 1. New Applicant—an applicant who is seeking licensure as a Specialist in School Psychology but does not meet the criteria of a legacy applicant, military applicant, or reciprocity applicant. New Applicants must apply using the full application process. 2. Legacy Applicant—an applicant who has been employed by a Local Educational Agency (LEA) under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Board of Education/Department of Education between the period July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2025, and has held certification as a “certified school psychologist” between the period July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2025, and meets the qualifications for licensure under Chapter 33 of this Subpart. 3. Military Applicant—an applicant who is a member of the U.S military on active duty in Louisiana, including their spouses, or dependents, as defined by R.S. 37:3651. 4. Reciprocity Applicant—an applicant who holds an equivalent active license in good standing in a reciprocal state and meets the requirements set forth in Chapter 33 of this Subpart. 5. Reinstatement Applicant—an applicant who has previously held a license, in good standing with the Board, as a Specialist in School Psychology. C. Board—the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. D. Certified School Psychologist—a person who has completed a school psychology training program that meets the National Association of School Psychologists’ requirements, has a graduate or specialist degree from a regionally accredited institution, and holds an ancillary certificate in school psychology as a “certified school psychologist” in good standing from the Louisiana Department of Education or has held an ancillary certificate in school psychology or as a “certified school psychologist” between the period July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2025. E. Nationally Certified School Psychologist Examination—the examination approved by the Board to assess the knowledge and skills of individuals seeking licensure as a specialist in school psychology pursuant to this Part, is the Praxis School Psychology Examination administered by Educational Testing Service’s (ETS). The passing score for the Praxis School Psychology Examination shall be the recommended passing score set by ETS. The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) may be substituted for the Praxis School Psychology Examination. The passing score for the EPPP for independent practice at a specialist level shall be 450. F. Licensed Specialist in School Psychology—a person who has been issued a license to practice as a specialist in school psychology pursuant to this Part. G. Specialist in School Psychology—see the definition for a licensed specialist in school psychology.