Bill > HB1950

This bill removes the requirement that individuals seeking licensure as speech-language pathologists in Tennessee must be members of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), a professional organization that certifies clinical competence. Specifically, it amends existing law to state that an ASHA certificate of clinical competence is not required for an applicant to receive a provisional license to practice while completing supervised clinical experience, and the licensing board cannot mandate this certificate through its rules. Additionally, the bill modifies provisions related to provisional licenses and allows individuals applying for licensure to practice under certain conditions while their application is pending, with specific requirements for speech-language pathologist applicants, including holding an ASHA certificate or an equivalent acceptable to the board, or for audiologist applicants, holding a doctor of audiology degree.

Health and Social Services

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1950&ga=114