Arkansas Psychology Board Faces Quorum Challenges

September 21, 2025 - 16:13

The Arkansas Psychology Board is currently unable to fulfill its essential functions due to a lack of appointed members necessary to establish a quorum. As a result, the board has not conducted any official business for over three months, which includes critical activities such as granting licenses to new psychologists and reviewing ethical complaints against practitioners.

This situation has raised concerns among professionals in the field, as the inability to process licenses could lead to a shortage of qualified psychologists available to serve the public. The board's inactivity has left many aspiring psychologists in limbo, unable to enter the workforce or advance their careers.

Efforts to appoint new members are crucial to restoring the board's functionality and ensuring that the standards of psychological practice in Arkansas are upheld. Stakeholders are urging state officials to expedite the appointment process to address these pressing issues and support the mental health needs of the community.