The Senate Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee heard public testimony on SB 208, which would create licensure and registration pathways for master's-level psychology professionals in Delaware. No vote on the bill was taken; the Division of Professional Regulation disclosed it was unaware the bill was coming and announced a full board review scheduled for February.
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Shawna Slaughter stated the Division of Professional Regulation 'weren't aware that this bill was coming' and was still conducting a full review of the language and implementation strategy. Slaughter herself clarified, however, that board members (distinct from the Division as a whole) had been involved in conversations and drafting the legislation. No direct verbal confrontation occurred, but the Division's lack of awareness was noted on the record.
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“Delaware specifically is experiencing the same challenge, including federally designated mental health professional shortage areas affecting more than 300,000 Delawareans as of January of last year.”
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Sign in to subscribeToday, the Senate Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee meeting is called to order. As chair of the Senate Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee and in accordance with progress with Senate rules, this committee is authorized to meet in a hybrid format. Committee members and members of the public can participate either in person or virtually through zoom webinar. Should any member experience technical difficulties, please call Maddie Campbell at 302-744-4149. The public may participate virtually by registering via the meeting link that is posted on the General Assembly's website. Instructions for providing public comment are posted on the General Assembly's website under this committee meeting's notice and will be provided during the public comment portion of this hearing. Members of the public are also welcome to attend the meeting in person and should sign the sign in sheet. Okay. Document for attendance and to indicate whether you would like to speak on a bill or not. Let's begin today's meeting by taking a roll call. Attendance of committee members. Present committee members. If you are participating virtually, please ensure that your cameras remain on for the entirety of the meeting to the best of your ability. When your name is…
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