Reprinted
February 18, 2011
SENATE BILL No. 240
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DIGEST OF SB 240
(Updated February 17, 2011 3:28 pm - DI 14)
Citations Affected: IC 25-35.6; noncode.
Synopsis: Speech-language pathologists. Recognizes speech-language
pathologists who: (1) before September 1, 1990, completed all the
course work and obtained all the experience required to receive a life
license from the department of education; and (2) was issued a life
license by the department of education; as eligible to supervise
speech-language pathology support personnel (in lieu of another
requirement to have obtained a certificate of clinical competence from
a nationally recognized association). Removes a provision requiring
that, to supervise speech-language pathology support personnel, a
speech-language pathologist have at least three years of clinical
experience. Provides for licensure of speech-language pathologists if
certain continuing education standards are met. Voids part of an
administrative rule concerning qualification requirements to supervise
speech-language pathology support personnel.
Effective: July 1, 2010 (retroactive); July 1, 2011.
Kruse
, Alting
January 6, 2011, read first time and referred to Committee on Public Policy.
February 14, 2011, amended, reported favorably _ Do Pass.
February 17, 2011, read second time, amended, ordered engrossed.
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February 18, 2011
First Regular Session 117th General Assembly (2011)
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SENATE BILL No. 240
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning
professions and occupations.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
SOURCE: IC 25-35.6-1-8; (11)SB0240.2.1. -->
SECTION 1. IC 25-35.6-1-8, AS AMENDED BY P.L.197-2007,
SECTION 91, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2011]: Sec. 8. (a) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2
to define the role of support personnel, including the following:
(1) Supervisory responsibilities of the speech-language
pathologist.
(2) Ratio of support personnel to speech-language pathologists.
(3) Scope of duties and restrictions of responsibilities for each
type of support personnel.
(4) Frequency, duration, and documentation of supervision.
(5) Education and training required to perform services.
(6) Procedures for renewing registration and terminating duties.
(b) A speech-language pathologist must meet the following
qualifications to supervise speech-language pathology support
personnel:
(1) Hold a current license as a speech-language pathologist issued
by the board.
(2) Have at least three (3) years of clinical experience.
(3) (2) Except for an individual who:
(A) before September 1, 1990, completed all the course
work and obtained all the experience required to receive a
life license from the department of education; and
(B) was issued a life license by the department of
education;
hold a certificate of clinical competence in speech-language
pathology or its equivalent issued by a nationally recognized
association for speech-language and hearing.
(c) Speech-language pathology support personnel may provide
support services only under the supervision of a speech-language
pathologist.
SOURCE: ; (11)SB0240.2.2. -->
SECTION 2. [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010 (RETROACTIVE)] (a)
Notwithstanding IC 25-35.6-1-8(b)(3), before amendment by this
act on July 1, 2011, a speech-language pathologist is not required
to hold a certificate of clinical competence in speech-language
pathology or its equivalent issued by a nationally recognized
association for speech-language and hearing to supervise
speech-language pathology support personnel.
(b) This SECTION expires July 1, 2013.
SOURCE: ; (11)SB0240.2.3. -->
SECTION 3. [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011] (a) The Indiana
professional licensing agency shall issue a license in
speech-language pathology as follows:
(1) To each individual who applies for licensure and meets the
following qualifications:
(A) Holds a license in speech and hearing therapy issued by
the department of education.
(B) Has a master's degree in speech-language pathology or
a related discipline.
(C) Has been employed as a speech-language pathologist
for at least nine (9) months in the last five (5) years.
(2) To each individual who applies for licensure and meets all
of the following qualifications:
(A) Holds a license in speech-language pathology issued by
the department of education.
(B) Has:
(i) been employed as a speech-language pathologist for at
least nine (9) months in the last five (5) years; or
(ii) taken at least thirty-six (36) hours of continuing
education approved by the department of education or
the health professions bureau after December 31, 2007, and before
January 1, 2013.
(b) This SECTION expires July 1, 2013.
SOURCE: ; (11)SB0240.2.4. -->
SECTION 4. [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010 (RETROACTIVE)] (a)
880 IAC 1-2.1-9(i) is void.
(b) The publisher of the Indiana Administrative Code and
Indiana Register shall remove 880 IAC 1-2.1-9(i) from the Indiana
Administrative Code.
(c) This SECTION expires January 1, 2012.
SOURCE: ; (11)SB0240.2.5. -->
SECTION 5.
An emergency is declared for this act.