MS SB2812

Transfers regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists from the State Board of Health to a newly created State Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, effective July 1, 2020.

Establishes the board with seven members: three speech-language pathologists, two audiologists, one public member, and one physician with experience treating speech and hearing disorders.

Changes the names of "speech-language pathology aides" and "audiology aides" to "speech-language pathology assistants" and "audiology assistants" throughout the licensure statutes.

Creates the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Licensing Fund to be supported by licensure fees and used solely for administering the licensing provisions and board operations.

Requires public school employees working as audiologists, audiology assistants, speech-language pathologists, or speech-language pathology assistants to obtain a professional license from the State Board of Examiners in addition to any teacher license.