MO SB107

Boards and commissions under chapters 330-345 may issue oral or written opinions on qualifications, functions, or duties of licensed professions, but these opinions are for educational purposes only and cannot be used as basis for disciplinary action against licensees

Removes the "clinical fellowship" requirement for speech-language pathology and audiology licensure, eliminating the previously required supervised professional employment period following completion of academic and practicum requirements

Updates speech-language pathology assistant qualifications to require a bachelor's degree from any accredited institution (rather than specifically in speech-language pathology) plus board-established coursework and clinical hours in the field

Creates new exemption for persons completing required clinical hours under direct supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist, provided they have not exceeded the number of hours required by rule

Exempts from licensure requirements persons holding a valid speech-language pathologist certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education before January 1, 2016 who work in public schools