Relating to a school psychologist licensed under the Occupations Code.

Contracts

• Employment Agreements: Audit all current contracts for LSSPs. While the scope of practice is unchanged, the legal definition of the employee has changed. Execute addendums to update the title to "School Psychologist."
• Vendor/Staffing MSAs: Service agreements with staffing agencies must be amended. If an MSA requires the provision of an "LSSP," and that license technically no longer exists in the Occupations Code, you risk contract disputes regarding qualified staffing. Update the language to "School Psychologist."

Hiring/Training

• Job Descriptions: Update all internal JDs and organizational charts. Replace "LSSP" with "School Psychologist."
• Recruitment: Update Applicant Tracking System (ATS) keywords. Recruiters must search for both terms during the transition period to capture out-of-state candidates (who already use the new title) and in-state candidates (who may still use the old title).
• Credentialing: Update staff ID badges to reflect the new legal title, as this impacts how staff present themselves to parents and stakeholders.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Policy Manuals: Update Special Education Operating Procedures and Student/Parent Handbooks. Any reference to LSSP must be changed to School Psychologist to ensure parents understand the credentials of the provider.
• Insurance Policies: CRITICAL. Contact your professional liability carrier. Ensure your policy explicitly covers "School Psychologists." If your policy restricts coverage to "LSSPs," the carrier could technically deny a claim for a "School Psychologist" if the policy language is not updated to match the statute.

Fees & Costs

• Administrative Costs: Low. Primary costs are administrative hours for document updates and potential costs for re-issuing ID badges.
• License Fees: No statutory fee changes are included in the bill, though TBHEC may charge standard duplicate license fees if an employee requests a physical license with the new title before their renewal date.