Bill aims to close Maryland’s shortage of school psychologists

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 928

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Teachers are not the only professionals in short supply in Maryland schools, which have half the number of school psychologists recommended by a national advocacy group, lawmakers were told Wednesday.

To remedy that, lawmakers are considering companion bills in the House and Senate that would make Maryland part of a multistate compact with comparable licensing standards and reciprocal license agreements for school psychologists.

“This compact will open up our opportunity to reach a broader number …

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