Mich. Admin. Code R. 380.205 - Preliminary school psychologist certificate; applicant trained in out-of-state approved school psychologist preparation program

Rule 5.

(1) Subject to R 380.206(3) and (4), an individual trained in an out-of-state approved school psychologist preparation program who seeks school psychologist certification in this state shall first apply for a Michigan preliminary school psychologist certificate under this rule.

(2) An applicant for a preliminary school psychologist certificate trained in an out-of-state approved school psychologist preparation program shall satisfy both of the following requirements:

(a) Complete the requirements of R 380.204(1)(a) and (b).

(b) Hold a valid out-of-state school psychologist certificate.

(3) The department may accept credits presented for certification from an out-of-state institution.

(4) An applicant for a preliminary school psychologist certificate under this rule shall apply directly to the department.

(5) An individual employed under a preliminary school psychologist certificate issued under this rule shall have a minimum of 2 hours per week of local supervision provided by an individual who holds a valid school psychologist certificate and has a minimum of 3 years of experience as a school psychologist.

(6) A holder of a preliminary school psychologist certificate issued under this rule and an employer shall be familiar with the specific requirements of the preliminary school psychologist certificate.

(7) A preliminary school psychologist certificate issued under this rule expires 3 years from June 30 of the calendar year of issuance.

(8) Subject to subrule (9) of this rule, the superintendent of public instruction may renew a preliminary school psychologist certificate issued under this rule for one 3-year period upon the holders completion of not less than 6 semester credit hours in an approved school psychologist preparation program. Completion of the 6 semester credit hours must be after issuance of the preliminary school psychologist certificate.

(9) The superintendent of public instruction may renew a preliminary school psychologist certificate issued under this rule and held by an individual who holds a valid out-of-state school psychologist certificate for one 3-year period. The requirements of subrule (8) of this rule do not apply to renewal under this subrule.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 380.205

1992 AACS; 2006 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 MR 4, Eff. 2/27/2019