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HB 252 Assistant speech-language pathologists; duties, report.

Introduced by: Kaye Kory | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Assistant speech-language pathologists; duties. Allows a person who has met the qualifications prescribed by the Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (the Board) to practice as an assistant speech-language pathologist in accordance with regulations of the Board and to perform limited duties that are otherwise restricted to the practice of a speech-language pathologist under the supervision and direction of a licensed speech-language pathologist. The bill also requires the Board to review the need for and impact of licensure or certification of assistant speech-language pathologists and report its findings to the Chairmen of the House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions and the Senate Committee on Education and Health by November 1, 2016.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Assistant speech-language pathologists; duties. Allows assistant speech-language pathologists to perform, under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist, duties otherwise restricted to the practice of a speech-language pathologist. The bill also directs the Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology to report any actions it takes regarding the duties of assistant speech-language pathologists to the Chairmen of the House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions and the Senate Committee on Education and Health.