Statement of Scope
PSYCHOLOGY EXAMINING BOARD
Relating to: | National Examination |
1. Finding/nature of emergency (Emergency Rule only):
N/A
2. Detailed description of the objective of the proposed rule:
The objective of this rule is to review chapters Psy 1 and 2 as it relates to the national examination definition and requirement. The Board may also perform a comprehensive review of these chapters in order to ensure that the language is up to date with current standards of practice and compliant with current Statutes.
3. Description of the existing policies relevant to the rule, new policies proposed to be included in the rule, and an analysis of policy alternatives:
Chapter Psy 1 details the Psychology Examining Board authority and definitions pertinent to the profession. Chapter Psy 2 determines the requirements for examination and licensure. The Board intends to review chapters Psy 1 and 2 to determine if the language needs an update in light of ASPPB’s decision to make the EPPP a two-part exam as of January 1st, 2026. An alternative would be to not revise the code to reflect these new requirements, which would create confusion and a lack of clarity for stakeholders.
4. Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule (including the statutory citation and language):
Section 15.08 (5) (b), Stats., provides that an examining board “[s]hall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains, and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the particular trade or profession.” Section 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., “[e]ach agency may promulgate rules interpreting the provisions of any statute enforced or administered by the agency, if the agency considers it necessary to effectuate the purpose of the statute…” 5. Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:
Approximately 80 hours
6. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:
Wisconsin licensed psychologists and applicants for licensure as a psychologist.
7. Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule:
None.
8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses):
The proposed rule will have minimal to no economic impact on small businesses and the state’s economy as a whole.
