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MA S105

Providing for provisional licensure for speech-language pathologists


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide for provisional licensure for speech-language pathologists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to provide for provisional licensure for speech-language pathologists in Massachusetts. It amends Chapter 112 of the General Laws to allow the Board of Registration of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to issue provisional licenses to applicants who meet certain requirements, such as having a bachelor's and master's degree in speech-language pathology. The provisional license will be valid for the period of supervised professional practice required by the national certifying body. The bill also requires insurance companies to accept the provisional license as a full license for credentialing purposes.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 07/23/2020)

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