SB 1368: Speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and hearing aid dispensers.

<p>The bill extends the operation of the Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Board until 2031 and authorizes the board to appoint an executive officer. It also specifies that using business names with titles like "speech-language pathologist" or "audiologist" is considered holding oneself out as such.</p> <p>The bill removes requirements for supervising speech-language pathologists to submit descriptions of temporary licensees' responsibilities and prohibits speech-language pathology or audiology aids from advertising they hold a license. It also restricts these aids, professional experience license holders, and assistants from independently operating businesses that practice speech-language pathology or audiology.</p> <p>The bill changes the board's examination process by requiring applicants to pass an exam approved by the board rather than having the board perform all exami…