Current Legislation

A bill was introduced in the Senate titled “Healthcare Compacts; Rural Health Program” (SB 281) which is similar to House bill “Healthcare Licensing Compacts” (HB352) that was mentioned in earlier emails. The psychology compact known as the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, or PSYPACT is now included in both bills. PSYPACT would allow qualified licensed psychologists to continue providing teletherapy to clients that moved to another PSYPACT state or are temporarily in another PSYPACT state for a period of time. Unfortunately, Licensed Psychological Associates are not currently able to participate in PSYPACT.

Track Bill HB352

Sponsor Statement: https://www.ak-pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HB-352-Ver-A.-Sponsor-Statement-3.1.2026.pdf

HB352 Landing Page: https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB%20352#tab6_4

Learn more about PSYPACT:

https://psypact.gov/

Learn more about AK-PA endorsing PSYPACT

Upcoming CE Events

From Stories to Solutions:
A Prevention–Focused Approach to Violence Risk

CE Units: 2
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am (AKST)

High-profile acts of violence are often followed by stories that attempt to explain what happened and why. While these narratives can be compelling, they rarely offer clear guidance for how clinicians, educators, and communities can prevent harm before it occurs. This training builds on existing research and explanatory frameworks to shift the focus from retrospective understanding to forward-looking prevention. Using a developmental, contextual, and ethically grounded approach, this workshop explores how risk emerges through the interaction of individual vulnerabilities, social environments, and systemic factors. Participants will learn to recognize behavior-based warning signs without relying on stigmatizing assumptions, apply multitiered prevention strategies, and navigate the ethical tensions inherent in this work.

Our Homestudy Webinar Library is growing!

The Tutor platform that hosts our Library of Homestudy Webinars allows you to watch the workshop at your convenience and receive a CE Certificate instantly once you pass the post-test. AK-PA members receive a 40% discount off published prices using the coupon code AKPA-Member when purchasing the workshop. If you attended the live workshop, you can review the recording up to 3 times at no charge with the coupon code PrePay25.

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