Speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and hearing aid dispensers.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill extends the operation of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board and its associated regulations until January 1, 2031. It makes several changes to the board’s authority, including expanding the list of acceptable degrees for licensure, modifying requirements for supervising aides, and streamlining the process for issuing retired licenses. The bill also clarifies definitions related to hearing aid dispensers and their roles, and updates provisions regarding continuing education requirements.
Key provisions
- Extends the operation of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board until January 1, 2031.
- Expands the list of acceptable degrees for licensure as a speech-language pathologist to include communication disorders degrees.
- Deletes the requirement for supervising speech-language pathologists or audiologists to submit a description of an applicant’s proposed responsibilities.
- Prohibits speech-language pathology and audiology aides from advertising their licensure.
- Prohibits speech-language pathology and audiology aides from being the sole proprietor of a business in these fields.
- Replaces the examination requirements with approval by the board, allowing for examination by the board or a specified organization.
- Requires the board to issue retired licenses to eligible licensed professionals.
- Updates regulations regarding hearing aid dispensers, including changes to licensing requirements and definitions.
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