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At the time of application for licensure, the LSBEP is authorized and empowered to determine that you meet the criteria under LA R.S. 37:2356 or La. R.S. 37:2356.2, including that you are not “in violation of any of the provisions” of Title 37, Chapter 28. Psychologists, specifically, La. R.S. 37:2359(B)(3), (4) and (7) which may be used as a basis to determine eligibility for licensure under La Revised Statutes, Title 37 §§2351 – 2360 and the board’s rules respecting any such health care provider as set forth in LAC 46:LXIII. Pursuant to LA. R.S. 37:33(A)(1), an individual convicted of a crime may submit a Pre-Application Eligibility Determination Application to request that the LSBEP determine whether an individual’s criminal conviction disqualifies the individual from obtaining a license to engage in the practice of psychology. Pursuant to La. R.S. 37:2950(A)(2), the LSBEP shall consider 1) The nature and seriousness of the offense. 2) The nature of the specific duties and responsibilities for which the license is required. 3) The amount of time that has passed since the conviction. 4) Facts relevant to the circumstances of the offense, including any aggravating or mitigating circumstances or social conditions surrounding the commission of the offense. 5) Evidence of rehabilitation or treatment undertaken by the person since the conviction.
NOTICE: In compliance with La. R.S. 44:33.1, the LSBEP hereby gives notice that information submitted to the LSBEP may become public record pursuant to the provisions of Louisiana Public Records Law, La. R.S. 44:1, et seq.