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Licensure committee hears urgent public concern over national EPPP as staff outline timeline for new integrated exam
Summary
The Board of Psychology Licensure Committee heard widespread public concern about low EPPP pass rates and potential cultural and accessibility barriers; Executive Officer Jonathan Burke said a blueprint for ASPPB's integrated exam will be public around Feb. 1, 2026, with item writing in 2026 and beta testing and launch targeted for 2027.
The Board of Psychology Licensure Committee on Jan. 30 fielded sustained public comment about low pass rates on the national Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and received an update from Executive Officer Jonathan Burke on the exam’s development.
Several test takers and practicing psychologists told the committee the current EPPP pass rate is discouraging and may unfairly exclude qualified candidates. "I’ve taken this exam nine times and failed every single time," said one commenter, who urged the…
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