KS HB2761

Creates a new licensure category for speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs) in Kansas, administered by the Secretary of Aging and Disability Services, with licenses expiring after two years and fees capped at $200

Establishes three educational pathways for licensure: a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders, a bachelor's in another field plus 24 hours of core coursework, or completion of an accredited associate's degree/certificate program, plus 100 hours of supervised clinical experience

Requires SLPAs to work under supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist with at least two years of professional experience, with direct supervision of at least 10% of client contact time and documentation every 60 days

Limits supervising pathologists to overseeing no more than two full-time or three part-time SLPAs, and holds supervisors legally and ethically responsible for all services performed by their assistants

Prohibits SLPAs from performing diagnostic tests, interpreting results, writing treatment plans, making independent referrals, or treating medically fragile patients; violations constitute a class C nonperson misdemeanor effective January 1, 2027