Senate, House advance measures to boost number of school psychologists

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 479

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The Senate and House both advanced measures Tuesday aimed at boosting the number of school psychologists in Maryland, by joining a multistate compact with states that have comparable licensing standards and reciprocal licensing agreements.

Senate Bill 238, sponsored by Sen. Malcolm Augustine (D-Prince George’s), and House Bill 340, sponsored by Del. Bernice Mireku-North (D-Montgomery), could get final votes in their respective chambers as early as Wednesday. But the bills, a priority of the …

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