Bill > HB765

This bill modifies provisions related to professional licensing in several fields, with a primary focus on clinical fellowships for speech-language pathologists. Specifically, the bill updates requirements for licensure in funeral directing, embalming, social work, and speech-language pathology. For speech-language pathology, the bill clarifies that clinical fellowship supervisors must be licensed speech-language pathologists in good standing, simplifying the previous requirement that supervisors be licensed in Missouri. The bill also introduces more detailed provisions for licensure, including specific educational requirements, supervised experience hours, and examination standards. For social workers, the bill expands recognition of master's degree programs, allowing programs with candidacy or precandidacy status from the Council on Social Work Education to potentially be approved for licensure after individual review. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for military spouses to more easily obtain professional licenses by waiving certain examination, educational, and experience requirements. Overall, the bill aims to standardize and streamline professional licensing processes across multiple health and social service professions in Missouri.

Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB765&year=2025&code=R