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MA H4245

MA H4245
Providing for provisional licensure for speech-language pathologists


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Introduced
11/10/2021
In Committee
07/26/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Providing for provisional licensure for speech-language pathologists

AI Summary

This bill provides for provisional licensure for speech-language pathologists in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. The Board of Registration in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology will issue a provisional license to applicants who meet the requirements, which include having a bachelor's and master's degree in speech-language pathology. The provisional license allows the holder to practice under supervision while completing the requirements for a full license. 2. The provisional license will be valid for the duration of the supervised professional practice period required by the national certifying body for speech-language pathology. 3. The bill also requires insurance companies in Massachusetts to accept the provisional license as a full license for the purpose of credentialing speech-language pathologists.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (15)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (Joint)

Last Action

New draft substituted, see H5094 (on 07/26/2022)

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