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AR SB458

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Hutchinson

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • School boards may hire licensed speech-language pathologists or those certified by the Department of Education without requiring a master's degree.

  • Department certification requires individuals to hold a baccalaureate degree in speech-language pathology from an institution recognized by the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

  • Certified speech-language pathologists must meet all other requirements established by the State Board of Education.

  • Certified speech-language pathologists under this section are limited to providing services for public school districts as permitted under § 17-100-104(4).

  • The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to implement this section.

Legislative Description

To Allow A School District To Hire A Certified Speech-language Pathologist Who Does Not Have A Masters Degree.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Education2/25/2013

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