Ronda Foster

The committee meeting covered a report from the Executive Director regarding agency operations and legislative updates. Discussions included Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) topics, such as the development of model disciplinary guidelines, upcoming EPPP exam fee increases, and the organization's midyear meeting. The committee received an update on the PSYPACT multi-state compact, discussed ongoing reviews regarding artificial intelligence regulations, and debated potential changes to post-doctoral year requirements. Additionally, the committee reviewed advisory committee membership and discussed the feasibility study for the Texas alternative licensing examination.

The meeting agenda includes an Executive Director's report and updates on Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards matters, specifically regarding the Integrated EPPP timelines and a recent midyear meeting. The committee will also receive an update on the PSYPACT Multi-State Compact. Old business topics feature ongoing discussions regarding the regulation of artificial intelligence and potential changes to post-doctoral year requirements. New business includes discussions concerning the Texas Alternative Psychology Licensing Examination and the possibility of transitioning to a quarterly meeting schedule.

The committee meeting covered a report from the Executive Director regarding agency operations and legislative updates. Old business included a discussion on a survey of licensees and ongoing deliberations regarding the regulation of artificial intelligence and related legislative proposals. New business focused on continuing education requirements for licensees, specifically concerning safety training, and the identification of potential agenda topics for the year, such as multi-state compacts, changes in federal law, student loan limitations, and mental health workforce challenges.

The committee meeting covered the Executive Director's report, including updates on legislative items and the Social Work Multi-State Compact regarding finance and rule committees. Key discussions focused on a survey of licensees, specifically concerning consumer protection and feedback. Members also discussed the regulation of artificial intelligence in practice, emphasizing confidentiality, client disclosure, and the right to opt out. Additionally, the committee reviewed potential alternative pathways to licensure and addressed upcoming vacancies on the Advisory Committee, outlining a plan to solicit applications from licensees to fill open positions.

The meeting featured an Executive Director's report covering agency operations, legislative updates, and recent meetings. Key new business included addressing upcoming vacancies on the Advisory Committee and planning for new member recruitment. The committee reviewed investigative and disciplinary processes and discussed common complaint trends against practitioners. Additionally, the committee expressed concerns regarding proposed fee increases for the EPPP licensing examination and explored the possibility of developing a specific licensing examination for master's level psychology.