Bill > HB2761

This bill enacts the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Licensure Act, establishing a licensing process for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) in Kansas. The act defines key terms such as "certified speech-language pathology assistant" (C-SLPA), "direct supervision" (on-site or remote observation by a licensed SLP), and "indirect supervision" (activities like record review or reviewing recorded sessions). It outlines the qualifications for licensure, including educational requirements (a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders or equivalent coursework, or completion of an SLPA program) and supervised clinical experience. The bill also details the application and renewal process for licenses, continuing education requirements, and grounds for license denial, revocation, suspension, or limitation, such as incompetence or unethical conduct. Furthermore, it specifies the responsibilities and limitations of both supervising speech-language pathologists and licensed SLPAs, including the types of tasks SLPAs can perform under supervision and those they are prohibited from doing, such as performing diagnostic tests or developing treatment plans independently. The act also makes it unlawful to practice as an SLPA without a license after January 1, 2027, with violations considered a misdemeanor, and empowers the secretary of aging and disability services to set licensure fees.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2761/