Alaska Online Public Notices #2026200268

Alaska proposes changes to psychologist licensing and continuing-education regulations

Alaska is proposing changes to psychologist licensing and continuing-education rules, not seeking goods or services. - Government buyer: Alaska Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners, within the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development’s Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. - Proposal: Remove the State Law and Ethics Examination requirement and clarify that applicants must pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), using the passing score recommended by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards. - Licensing and renewals: Repeal outdated examination and in-person reinstatement provisions; adjust continuing-education requirements for a licensee’s first renewal based on time licensed; and require 40 hours, including three hours in professional ethics, for subsequent biennial renewals. - Continuing education: Remove the live-interactive-course requirement and the cap on individual-study credits; allow limited credit for attending board meetings in person or remotely; and simplify renewal and reinstatement documentation. - Other change: Repeal telepsychology-specific regulatory requirements. No implementation or compliance costs are expected. - Procurement details: No OEMs, vendors, products, quantities, or services are identified.

Description

The Alaska Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners proposes amendments to regulations covering licensing examinations, reinstatement, and continuing education. Proposed changes include removing the State Law and Ethics Examination requirement, updating Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology provisions, repealing an in-person reinstatement provision, and simplifying continuing education requirements and documentation. The changes also remove requirements for live interactive continuing education hours and repeal telepsychology-specific requirements. Public comments are due by December 10, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

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