OK HB1020

Extends the sunset date for the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from July 1, 2015 to July 1, 2019.

Board consists of 5 members: three licensed speech-language pathologists or audiologists (with at least one of each profession), one otolaryngologist certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, and one lay member.

Board members appointed by the Governor with Senate approval; original members serve staggered terms of 1, 2, or 3 years, with subsequent appointments for 3-year terms.

Members may be reappointed to serve one additional 3-year term, with a mandatory 3-year waiting period between appointments.

Board members receive reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in performance of their duties under the State Travel Reimbursement Act.