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Miss Chung (staff) summarized the background: the board previously voted in October 2019 to cohost a stakeholder meeting with the Board of Behavioral Sciences and the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to solicit input about public confusion over who provides which services. The committee recommended holding the stakeholder meeting in the afternoon of the board’s July meeting and asked staff to develop proposed survey questions to solicit stakeholder input about areas of confusion and appropriate invitees.

Committee members suggested inviting professional organizations such as the California Psychological Association (CPA), the Board of Behavioral Sciences, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, associations of licensed educational psychologists, and representatives of practice areas (for example school psychologists). Public commenters recommended including cultural and community organizations (for example groups representing Black psychologists or disability‑focused organizations) and suggested development of a simple flowchart or plain‑language guidance to help consumers choose the correct provider.

Committee members agreed the item and recommended survey content would be brought to the full board for consideration; staff counsel advised no committee action was required at this time. The committee asked staff to proceed with stakeholder identification and draft survey questions for later board review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","California Board of Psychology - Licensure Committee Meeting - August 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The licensure committee moved forward with planning a stakeholder meeting and survey to reduce public confusion about the roles of psychologists, licensed educational psychologists and other credentialed professionals.","taxTitle","Respiratory Care Board of California, Boards and Commissions, Executive, California","taxId",76751,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6426159,"Credential evaluators brief licensure committee on foreign degree equivalency methods",414,1944000,2358000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5881577-35071003ae9289bf297828ebb134b4bf&start=1944&end=2358","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5881577-35071003ae9289bf297828ebb134b4bf/thumbnail_1944000.jpg","/articles/6426159/California/Credential-evaluators-brief-licensure-committee-on-foreign-degree-equivalency-methods","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426159-5176ded3fc1a965ddbabd5896b3c1904/orig.mp4?Expires=1776038756&Signature=lJuh8Xbfgjw25PJy-M15ptzc7Wub-RCCTd~G41A13qDxuLlgm6RCt6Gzj-YrFjMK-DJYH-E-i6MudouT0E~Xln0vxkeinbpF91bTejx6FcmizV2Bv2CRldkG80e~WlVqe8oJHLVKPD~UdwaB2azXw3hi-JhgUlcjj6QCun7RXQd~owa6ONv8DqWJKHvaD1YQxvxvoLwlJxC19ZA7t7o4IZazTx6s0py732pyfkeD-VSXzYcFfaa3v6cO3KQEz2F4TPXsRruCZnsL1sOezlEI5Om0sq4OKNx3lLOnETZk0vs27AkfJsMj9iwEbQMGkeldfoLMk0LMzOC4TKf6mFbyGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of four credential-evaluation agencies that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) gave the California Board of Psychology Licensure Committee an overview on Jan. 31, 2025, of how they evaluate foreign doctoral degrees for licensure purposes.

Yezi (NAECES chair) introduced presenters from Educational Records Evaluation Service (ERES), Educational Perspectives (EP), Forensic Academic Credentials Service (FACS), and SpanTran/TEC. David Flores (ERES) and other evaluators explained that agencies verify institutional recognition and accreditation in the issuing country, review program admissions requirements and curriculum, examine coursework and supervised-practice components where applicable, and require original documents and certified translations. Evaluators described direct institutional verification practices and use of industry databases (for example the World Higher Education Directory) and the agencies’ own archives to confirm program legitimacy.

Presenters noted evaluations can be tailored to a licensing board’s criteria. For example, when requested by a board, an evaluator can request an institution to complete a standardized form indicating course content or clock/credit hours in specified topical areas to allow a direct comparison against board rules. Agencies also said they consider dissertations or theses, program duration, and field specialization when assessing whether a foreign credential aligns with U.S. doctoral standards. Several presenters emphasized they do not evaluate education from institutions or programs that are not recognized at the time of attendance.

Committee members thanked the presenters and asked questions about research‑focused programs versus coursework‑focused doctoral degrees and how an evaluator treats American Psychological Association (APA) accreditation in the review. Panelists said they treat APA accreditation as a factor only if the board has requested that benchmark; otherwise they first determine whether the foreign degree is a recognized doctoral degree in the country of origin and then, if needed, assess whether the credential meets the board’s licensing requirements.

Committee members were also told that applicants may select any NACES member (or other statutorily authorized evaluators) to submit an evaluation as part of the board’s application process. The committee received the presentations as informational and posed no further action.","Representatives from NACES member agencies described documentation, accreditation checks, translations and program-by-program reviews used to assess whether foreign doctoral psychology degrees are equivalent to U.S. doctorates.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6426167,"Licensing staff report transfer of research psychoanalyst registrations; CPD, renewals and exam pass rates reviewed",337,879000,1216000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5881577-35071003ae9289bf297828ebb134b4bf&start=879&end=1216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5881577-35071003ae9289bf297828ebb134b4bf/thumbnail_879000.jpg","/articles/6426167/California/Licensing-staff-report-transfer-of-research-psychoanalyst-registrations-CPD-renewals-and-exam-pass-rates-reviewed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426167-bf449a9b717ba042a8144584817ece24/orig.mp4?Expires=1776038756&Signature=P7XJHwXfcGazfSTD56H1AHW9e-NJtFc5a94pOLfdjYvF2xMn7~WasqD4Bmn2FqvejROzVW16TRsBhE1j0hC7vgHWc53cxxQTXBpPfsCeJwPWioHuUxqX5lWS6sJYOwYNeo3tS4b67Mkt8NFMqcvybg9Jup~cBLHVv3yh-YqixwJvyW5riLVC7DMtL2nJhU9VO7vl9lOG0IrtWGIaUqUXFO3mDPBe~9xiNSCCN2rvgm3XDcJxvlKxtEpsJil1W1cZCbkUl3VaP-NfnzLb8XetB9xdoYXB0SwVS9In-oaxCubV61PNStvm6HaLv0CmRr~iFYQwQPIe9g6qEIXsyZ9o5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The California Board of Psychology Licensure Committee received staff reports on licensing workload and policy changes, continuing professional development and renewal trends, and 2024 examination pass rates at its Jan. 31, 2025, meeting in an open Webex session.

Committee members heard that Senate Bill 815 transferred administration and enforcement of research psychoanalyst and student research psychoanalyst registrations from the Medical Board of California to the Board of Psychology effective Jan. 1, 2025. Mai Zhong, who presented the licensing report, said the board had completed a data transfer of records and that, as of the report, there were 72 research psychoanalysts and 21 student research psychoanalysts in current status; canceled-status counts were 29 and 39 respectively. Zhong said new application numbers for those license types were not yet available because the transfer was recent and manual data conversion was still underway.

The committee also heard that the board added an inactive status for the Psychological Service Provider (PSP) registration (limited to a 72-month period under regulation). Zhong explained the inactive status will pause the 72‑month time limit for PSP registration when a registrant is not providing supervised services or lacks a supervisor; previously the only option had been cancellation. Zhong reported two PSPs had been approved for inactive status in the original attachment, and staff later noted seven had been approved as of the morning of the meeting.

Continuing professional development and renewal trends were provided by Mr. Polk. Polk said about 98% of renewals in 2024 were submitted online and roughly 2% were mailed; across 2024, about 78% of renewing psychologists did so as active, roughly 3% as retirements, and about 13% of monthly renewal applications were for psychological associates. Polk also summarized continuing education audit results (June 2023–January 2024): an average audit pass rate of 89%, 5% of audits ultimately failed after full review, and 22% were deficient or pending additional documentation. Polk noted a temporary pause in audits while the CPD coordinator vacancy was filled; staff said the vacancy has been filled and audits will resume.

Miss Hanson presented examination data for 2024. The board’s compiled figures showed an overall EPPP pass rate of 37.61% for 2024 and a first-time pass rate of 60.4%. Hanson noted that first-time pass rates are typically higher than overall pass rates and provided 2023 as a reference (overall pass rate 39.8%). For other exam categories summarized in staff materials, Hanson said complete pass rates for specified categories averaged about 80% for 2024, slightly higher than 2023.

Committee members complimented staff on taking on the transferred registrations without an immediate increase in processing time and had no further questions. The committee opened each staff item to public comment but received no substantive public input on the licensing, CPD/renewals, or examination materials.

The committee recorded these informational items for its records and did not take formal policy action on the presentations during open session.","At the Jan. 31 licensure committee meeting, staff reported that Senate Bill 815 moved research psychoanalyst registrations from the Medical Board to the Board of Psychology effective Jan. 1, 2025; continuing professional development and renewal statistics were reviewed; and 2024 exam pass-rate data were presented.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6426141,"At a glance: licensure committee approves meeting minutes and directs telehealth reference document to full board",1071,774000,1845000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5881577-35071003ae9289bf297828ebb134b4bf&start=774&end=1845","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5881577-35071003ae9289bf297828ebb134b4bf/thumbnail_774000.jpg","/articles/6426141/California/At-a-glance-licensure-committee-approves-meeting-minutes-and-directs-telehealth-reference-document-to-full-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426141-dd2dec6bedaaf630e73a10632eaf03e8/orig.mp4?Expires=1776038756&Signature=Xiwhha3sZ8Pzr29g~L8eFsIi9t1jzaC1U1RKFphhXkFVyv1a7S2zncVgVhQpJWorvsaLAVk7aHgqkKGgn64RsnCl7gwVlfpvLu5r7mn5a5bOnY8lGlyLHrC9Oct0-dxHZGH1kTJbgEEh3ccGVPdpOOuywzW9kw-GX5rqA5tGEJlHimYJp31SZ1vy-D03JIxTXuGwyZ3C2zQxC2po9VnnTIMTujjGTEMktUsBQDb8~o2teBYki6WBWEWlKiHUDvBCLNRoK8iJsxvHoI7uVtneJJ9BeaY~QKCS0SezbMx7ZO55AN5bq4OP7nsgODjH88-xg7aBT6Gko-26yw-kIt0RTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Psychology Licensure Committee took two formal actions in open session on Jan. 31, 2025: it adopted licensure committee meeting minutes for a prior meeting and approved a recommendation to add named links to a one‑page telehealth reference document and send that document to the full board.

Minutes adoption: A committee member moved to adopt the licensure committee meeting minutes from July 19, 2024 (transcript text). The motion was seconded and the chair called the roll; members vocalized their votes and the motion passed.

Telehealth reference document: Staff presented a draft one‑page reference document summarizing barriers to telehealth and links to guidance resources. Committee members suggested adding links to resources identified by Chair Dr. Mary Harp Sheets: the American Psychological Association telehealth guidelines, ASPPB information on telepsychology, the National Institutes of Health guidance, and two pages on the Board of Psychology website (general regulations and FAQs). A committee member moved to add Dr. Harp Sheets’ suggested links and forward the reference document to the board; the motion was seconded by Board Member Nystrom. The committee approved the motion by voice vote and the chair announced that the motion passed.

Both items were recorded in the meeting minutes as approved motions. The meeting materials show the committee took these votes in open session and that the telehealth reference document will be forwarded to the full board for consideration.","The committee adopted minutes from a prior meeting and voted to add specified links to a one‑page telehealth reference document and forward it to the full board.","actionData","errors"]

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Licensure committee outlines stakeholders, survey questions for planned meeting about roles of school and behavioral health professionals

Credential evaluators brief licensure committee on foreign degree equivalency methods

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At a glance: licensure committee approves meeting minutes and directs telehealth reference document to full board