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2010 Senate Bill 1315: Revise psychology degree program accreditation
Public Act 121 of 2010
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- Introduced by Sen. Gilda Jacobs (D) on May 4, 2010, to revise details of the law that establishes accreditation requirements for institutions that offer doctoral degrees in psychology.
- Referred to the Senate Economic Development and Regulatory Reform Committee on May 4, 2010.
- Reported in the Senate on June 1, 2010, with the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
- Substitute offered in the Senate on June 1, 2010, to replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described. The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on June 1, 2010.
- Referred to the Senate Economic Development and Regulatory Reform Committee on May 4, 2010.
- Passed 36 to 0 in the Senate on June 2, 2010.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No" - Received in the House on June 2, 2010.
- Referred to the House Health Policy Committee on June 2, 2010.
- Reported in the House on June 15, 2010, with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
- Amendment offered by Rep. Tom McMillin (R) on June 23, 2010, to prohibit the new certification requirements the bill would impose from causing a student to be expelled from a program due to religious beliefs. The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on June 23, 2010.
- Referred to the House Health Policy Committee on June 2, 2010.
- Passed 104 to 2 in the House on June 23, 2010, to revise details of the law that establishes accreditation requirements for institutions that offer doctoral degrees in psychology.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No" - Received in the Senate on June 29, 2010, to concur with the House-passed version of the bill. Passed 37 to 0 in the Senate on June 29, 2010.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No" - Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on July 13, 2010.
Comments
1) Re: 2010 Senate Bill 1315 (Revise psychology degree program accreditation ) by maddys on July 17, 2012Unfortunately biased decisions are everywhere inside our political system, in fact I don't think there is such a thing in the whole world as a perfect political system. I am however concerned about these decisions are made, they should be validated by another authority in order to increase the accuracy. I am also studying for my master's fegree in psychology and I hope by the time I'll get to do my job things will be different.
I totally agree with the above state written here. My case in Oakland County Circuit Court became a mess because a judge relying on a "Limited License Psychologist" who misdiagnose me in my case to justify the verdict that she gave prior to the psychological evaluation. I am studying psychology, and I will be getting my counseling psychology degree from a well known accredited University.
If I understand correctly the law is meant to protect the public health sector by ensuring that the ones practicing psychology have completed accredited education institutions. I am an masters in public administration graduate and I really think the law is fair and it is protecting the patient. Anyways, those who attend any higher education program should check the validity of their studies before choosing any program, just in case they are not accredited.
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