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2024 November Board Meeting

ASPPB was present and addressed their October 22, 2024 decision to pause the mandate to implement the EPPP two–part examination by January 1, 2026. They are moving forward instead with considering a single EPPP exam that assesses both knowledge and skills. ASPPB will be:

• Establishing a working group of volunteers from jurisdictional members, examination committees, ASPPB Board of Directors, staff and liaison groups, to begin in January 2025. The group will focus on issues regarding the reimagined EPPP, costs, licensure portability, and access to quality mental health care.
• Establish an ASPPB Board subcommittee that will concentrate on the timely development and progress of the reimagined EPPP.
• Hosting quarterly townhalls, which will begin the first quarter of 2025, for members to hear updates from the working group and provide input and feedback.
• A Job Task Analysis is underway to map out essential competencies for entering independent psychology practice, with input from the working group and ASPPB Board subcommittee.
  
  The Board is no longer pursuing the EPPP two–part exam January 1, 2026 implementation efforts. Proposed regulatory changes submitted for EPPP two–part exam January 1, 2026 implementation will be modified to only implement the AB 282 mandates, which allows applicants to take either the EPPP and/or the California Law and Ethics Exam early as specified.

• Meeting Materials
• Webcast (Part 1)
• Webcast (Part 2)

2024 August Board Meeting

The Board provided the process, workload, and cost to develop a California practice exam as a follow–up and additional information. (Item 17)

• Meeting Materials
• Webcast

2024 May Board Meeting

The Board reviewed and discussed proposed regulatory amendments relating to the supervised professional experience requirement for the EPPP Part 2 and draft forms to implement the two–part exam.

• Meeting Minutes (Item 16(f))
• Meeting Materials (Item 15(f))
• Webcast

2024 February Board Meeting

The Board discussed the EPPP two–part exam mandatory date of January 1, 2026 per the ASPPB and presented a historical overview of the two–part EPPP. (Item 21)

• Meeting Minutes
• Meeting Materials
• Webcast

2023 May Board Meeting

The Board voted to adopt the two–part EPPP. The Board also approved the proposed regulations package to implement the two–part EPPP on January 1, 2026. The Board directed staff to conduct an analysis of developing a California practice exam to be reported at the Board's August 2024 meeting for informational purposes. (Item 18)

• Meeting Minutes
• Meeting Materials
• Webcast

2023 April EPPP Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

The Committee discussed the history of the EPPP two–part exam, possible approval of the EPPP Part 2 effective January 1, 2026, and proposed regulatory and statutory changes required to implement EPPP Part 2. (Item 7)

• Meeting Minutes
• Webcast (Part 1)
• Webcast (Part 2)

2022 November Board Meeting

Dr. Horn of ASPPB was present to answer questions related to the EPPP two–part exam regarding fees, grandfathering, necessity, etc. (Item 22)

• Meeting Minutes
• Meeting Materials
• Webcast

2022 August Board Meeting

Dr. Turner of ASPPB was present to answer questions related to the EPPP two–part exam. A townhall meeting report was given regarding the concerns raised for the EPPP two–part exam. (Item 12)

• Meeting Minutes
• Webcast

2021 November Board Meeting

A historical overview of the two–part exam, correspondence between the ASPPB and the Board, and outstanding issues were identified and provided. ASPPB provided a report on the two–part exam including participating States and initial administrations. OPES provided a status report of the EPPP audit. (Item 20)

• Meeting Minutes
• Meeting Materials
• Webcast

2021 October EPPP Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

A historical overview of the EPPP was presented. ASPPB reported on the two–part exam, participating States and initial data. The Office of Professional Examination Services presented a status report of the EPPP audit. (Items 5, 6, 7 & 8)

• Meeting Minutes
• Meeting Materials
• Webcast

2021 August Board Meeting

EPPP two–part exam survey results were discussed. Dr. Turner of ASPPB was present to answer questions regarding EPPP two–part exam being optional vs. required. (Item 10(d))

• Meeting Minutes
• Meeting Materials
• Webcast

2020 February Board Meeting

Dr. Casuga, Board Member, described taking the pilot EPPP two–part exam and the concerns with bias and lack of demographic data. Dr. Horn of ASPPB was present and described the two–part exam, how it was developed, and is a result of oral exams being retired and the two–part exam is a way to fill that void. ASPPB has practice exams available. (Item 25)

• Meeting Minutes
• Meeting Materials
• Webcast

2019 February Board Meeting

The Board discussed consideration of implementation of enhanced EPPP, portability, and possible regulatory amendments needed. ASPPB was present and addressed exam validity and credibility. (Item 17)

• Meeting Minutes
• Meeting Materials (Item 17)
• Webcast

2018 November Board Meeting

The Board discussed consideration of enhanced EPPP, early adoption, stakeholder concerns, etc. (Item 17)

• Meeting Minutes
• Meeting Materials (Item 17)
• Webcast

2018 August Board Meeting

The Board extensively discussed the enhanced EPPP in light of licensure, and implementation sequencing and timeline scenarios. ASPPB was present and presented a slide show on an enhanced EPPP with sample items (Item 10). EPPP 2 Task Force recommendations were presented, and possible statutory and regulatory changes discussed. (Item 16)

• Meeting Minutes
• Meeting Materials (Item 10)
• Meeting Materials (Item 16)
• Webcast (Part 1)
• Webcast (Part 2)

2018 May Board Meeting

The EPPP 2 Task Force presenting their findings and concerns with the two–part exam. Correspondence with ASPPB was presented. (Item 25)

• Meeting Minutes
• Meeting Materials (Item 25)
• Webcast (Part 1)
• Webcast (Part 2)

2018 June EPPP 2 Task Force Meeting

The Task Force reviewed and discussed ASPPB's response to the concerns raised in the 2018 April Task Force meeting (Item 5), the various timelines and scenarios that may affect applicants for licensure (Item 6), and possible statutory and regulatory changes needed. (Item 7)

• Meeting Materials (Item 5)
• Meeting Materials (Item 6)
• Meeting Materials (Item 7)
• Webcast

2018 April EPPP 2 Task Force Meeting

ASPPB was present and discussed the review and implementation of the enhanced EPPP (Item 4). The Task Force discussed concerns with the enhanced exam. (Item 5)

• Meeting Minutes
• Webcast