TITLE 868 STATE PSYCHOLOGY BOARD

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the State Psychology Board intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Adds a new rule concerning convictions of concern. This rule implements the provisions of IC 25-1-1.1-6 requiring every board, commission, or committee under IC 25 to revise its licensing or certification requirements to explicitly list the convictions of concern that may disqualify an individual from receiving a license; to establish criteria to determine whether an applicant should be denied a license if they have a conviction of concern; and to establish a procedure for an individual to receive a pre-application determination as to whether their criminal history would preclude them from obtaining a license. Public comments are invited and may be directed to the State Psychology Board c/o Elizabeth Walker, Deputy General Counsel – Operations Director, 402 West Washington Street, Room W072, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or by email to elwalker@pla.in.gov. Statutory authority: IC 25-1-1.1-6.

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule is:

Elizabeth Walker

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency

Indiana Government Center South

402 West Washington Street, Room W072

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 234-2912

elwalker@pla.in.gov

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 5-28-17-6 is:

Matthew Jaworowski

Small Business Ombudsman

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 650-0126

majaworowski@iedc.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-6, specifically IC 5-28-17-6(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator.

DIN: 20230125-IR-868230053NIA

Composed: May 02,2024 10:36:02AM EDT

A PDF version of this document.