RI S2857

Repeals Chapter 5-48 of the Rhode Island General Laws governing speech-language pathology and audiology in its entirety, consolidating regulatory provisions into Chapter 5-48.2

Maintains the five-member Board of Examiners within the Department of Health, consisting of two speech-language pathologists, one audiologist, one otolaryngologist, and one public consumer representative, each serving three-year terms

Requires speech-language pathologists to hold a master's or doctoral degree from a CAA-accredited program, pass a national examination, and obtain ASHA certification; audiologists must hold an earned doctorate degree effective January 1, 2008

Establishes licensure requirements for speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs), requiring minimum educational credentials and 100 supervised clinical hours, with defined scope of practice and prohibited activities

Authorizes telepractice for both speech-language pathology and audiology services, requiring out-of-state practitioners providing remote services to Rhode Island residents to hold Rhode Island licensure