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Proposed Legislation
The Florida Board of Psychology is in the process of developing legislation and is interested in receiving feedback from licensees, and any other interested parties, who may be impacted should these requirements be placed in law in the future. Visit the Proposed Legislation page to learn more.

Florida Statutes
You will be connected to the Florida Legislature website, which is the official custodian of the statutes.

• Chapter 490, Florida Statutes: Psychology
• Chapter 456, Florida Statutes: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions
• Chapter 120, Florida Statutes: Administrative Procedure Act

Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)
You will be connected to the Florida Department of State: State Library and Archives of Florida website, which is the official custodian of the administrative codes.

• Rules: Chapter 64B19, Florida Administrative Code
• Rule 64B19-18.007, F.A.C.: Requirements for Forensic Psychological Evaluations of Minors for the Purpose of Addressing Custody, Residence or Visitation Disputes.
  
  

  During the April 2010 meeting the Board decided to continue to refer to the 1994 version of the APA Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in Divorce Proceedings. A copy of the 1994 version is available through the link below:
  
  • APA Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in Divorce Proceedings, effective July, 1994
  
  • Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologist

Once you are at the F.A.C. site:

• Select the desired "Chapter Number"
• Click the "Latest Version" of the Rule Number you wish to review
• The File Download box will popup - Click "Open"