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SB 107

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Frank Cooke and 15 co-sponsors

Delaware joins multistate compact allowing licensed school psychologists from other states to practice without separate state licensure, expanding workforce access while streamlining hiring.

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Bill Summary · SB 107

Legislative bill overview

SB 107 amends Delaware's Title 14 to enable the state's participation in the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, a multistate agreement that facilitates credential reciprocity and mobility for licensed school psychologists across member states. The bill allows school psychologists with valid licensure in one compact member state to practice in Delaware and other member states without requiring separate state licensure applications, subject to certain conditions and regulations.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses workforce shortages in school psychology services by reducing barriers to interstate practice and licensing—a critical issue as many states face significant gaps in school psychologist availability, which directly affects student mental health support and special education services. By joining the compact, Delaware gains access to a larger pool of qualified professionals while streamlining hiring processes for school districts, though it requires alignment with other member states' standards and regulations.

Potential points of contention

  • Credential equivalency concerns: Questions about whether reciprocal licensure ensures consistent quality and safety standards across all compact member states, or if some states have lower requirements
  • Regulatory oversight: Whether Delaware maintains adequate control over school psychologists practicing within its borders versus ceding some authority to interstate compact governance structures
  • Impact on in-state professionals: Potential economic effects on currently licensed Delaware school psychologists if increased interstate competition affects job availability or wage standards

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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