Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Administrative Rules for Psychology - General Rules  
Rule Set 2020-127 LR  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Thursday, September 9, 2021  
09:00 AM  
G. Mennen Williams Building Auditorium  
525 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan  
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public  
comments on proposed changes to the Psychology - General Rules rule set.  
The proposed revisions to the rules rescind the minimum English standards, supply conditions related to  
consent, scope of practice, and standard of care for telehealth services, update educational standards,  
supply information about postdoctoral internship standards, clarify the examination and needed passing  
score for licensure, incorporate the recent legislative changes that allow licensure by endorsement for  
individuals licensed in another state or a province of Canada, revise the requirements for verification of  
licenses held in other jurisdictions, clarify that supervision may take place via in-person or two-way real-  
time interaction between the supervisor and supervisee, and allow proof of licensure in a province of  
Canada for purposes of relicensure.  
By authority conferred on the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs under MCL 333.16145,  
MCL 333.16148, MCL 333.18201, MCL 333.18223, and MCL 333.18233 and Executive Reorganization  
Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1 and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030. The  
proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed rules are  
published on the State of Michigan web site at http://www.michigan.gov/ARD and in the Michigan  
Register in the 9/1/2021 issue. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or  
electronic transmission at the following address: BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov.  
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing or by mail or electronic mail at the  
following address until 9/9/2021 at 05:00PM.  
BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov  
Email: BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing – Boards and  
Committees Section P.O. Box 30670 Lansing, MI 48909-8170 Attention: Policy Analyst  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the  
hearing is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available.  
Anyone needing assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 517-241-7500 to make  
arrangements.  
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