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Arkansas Psychology Board

IMPORTANT NOTICES

NOTICE OF PSYPACT PROPOSED RULEMAKING:

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Commission has published Proposed Rules for consideration and comment.  The Proposed Rules can be found below:

The proposed rules are being considered to:

  • Add a residency definition as specified in the PSYPACT Legislation (Article IV B 2 j and Article V B 2 j).
  • Provide a better understanding of the grounds on which an authorization application can be denied, or a previously issued authorization can be revoked, by providing clear grounds for denying or revoking a PSYPACT authorization.
  • Expand the appeals process to cover denials and revocations separately for clarity.
  • Revise the numbering of the entire rule to align the new additions better.

These Proposed Rules are open for a 60-day public comment period for stakeholders interested in providing comments.  The deadline for submission of written comments is October 3, 2025.

Welcome to the Arkansas Psychology Board

The Arkansas Psychology Board was created by Act 129 of 1955 to regulate the practice of Psychology in the State of Arkansas. The major responsibility of the Arkansas Psychology Board is to ensure that the citizens of Arkansas are protected from misrepresentation, unethical practice, and/or incompetence in the practice of psychology.

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