HRS §465-6
What the psychology licensing board must do
The board that licenses psychologists has specific duties. It checks applicants' qualifications, gives and grades exams, keeps records, and makes rules. It also decides what score counts as passing and schedules exams at least once a year.
The statute, as written — Powers and duties
[Section effective until June 30, 2026. For section effective July 1, 2026, see below.] In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the board shall: (1) Examine the qualifications of applicants for licensing under this chapter to determine their eligibility for licensing as psychologists; (2) Administer and grade examinations for applicants as may be required for the purposes of this chapter. The board shall determine the examinations and the score that shall be deemed a passing score. Examinations shall be scheduled at least once annually; (3) Keep a record of action taken on all applicants for licensing; the names of all persons licensed; petitions for temporary permits; actions involving suspension, revocation, or denial of licenses; decisions on waiver of examination in whole or in part and receipt and disbursal of any moneys; and (4) Adopt, amend, and repeal pursuant to chapter 91, rules as it deems proper for the purposes of this chapter.
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