If you change your name, you need to let the licensing board know in writing within 30 days after getting new photo ID. You must include both your old and new names, certify the information as true under penalty of perjury, and provide a copy of your new ID and legal documents like a court order or marriage certificate that prove the name change.

If an educational psychologist in private practice uses a made-up business name, it must not be dishonest or misleading. They also have to let patients know who owns the practice and their professional credentials before starting treatment.

If you're licensed to provide clinical services, you need to hang your license somewhere obvious at the main place where you see clients in person.

This section defines what "advertising" means in this context. It covers nearly any public communication, including cards, signs, or any printed material. However, signs in religious buildings or church bulletins sent to members aren't considered advertising under this definition.

If you want to call yourself an educational psychologist or practice educational psychology in California, you need to have a current and valid license as per this chapter's rules. Otherwise, it's illegal to do so or even suggest that you hold such a license.

This law requires licensed educational psychologists in California to keep a client's health records for at least seven years after therapy ends. If the client was a minor at the time of therapy, records must be kept for at least seven years after the client turns 18. These records can be kept either in written or electronic form. This rule applies to any therapy that ends on or after January 1, 2015.

This law states that if a licensed counselor charges for their services, the payment must be for the counseling work they actually do. Counselors can work together on a case, but they can't charge the client extra for that team effort unless they tell the client about the fee upfront.