§2357. Renewal of license

A.(1) Persons licensed as psychologists under the provisions of this Chapter shall be eligible for renewal of licensure without regard to any subsequent changes in the requirements for licensure upon payment of the fees established under R.S. 37:2354 and compliance with the requirement established pursuant to Paragraph (2) of this Subsection.

(2) The board shall establish continuing education requirements to be fulfilled prior to the renewal of a license. Failure to fulfill these requirements shall cause the license to lapse. For a period of two years from the date of lapse of the license, the license may be renewed upon proof of fulfilling all continuing education requirements applicable through the date of reinstatement and upon payment of all fees due under R.S. 37:2354.

B.(1) Persons licensed as a specialist in school psychology under the provisions of this Chapter shall be eligible for renewal of licensure without regard to any subsequent changes in the requirements for licensure upon payment of fees required by this Chapter and compliance with the provisions of this Subsection.

(2)(a) The board shall establish continuing education requirements to be fulfilled by the licensed specialist in school psychology prior to license renewal.

(b) Failure to fulfill the continuing education requirements shall cause the license to lapse. For a period of two years from the date of lapse of the license, the license may be renewed upon proof of fulfilling all continuing education requirements applicable through the date of reinstatement and upon payment of all fees required by this Chapter.

(c) The board may adopt rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to implement the provisions of this Chapter.

Added by Acts 1964, No. 347, §7; Acts 1987, No. 915, §2, eff. Sept. 1, 1987; Acts 2014, No. 136, §1.

{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1987, NO. 915, §3.}}