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Notice: 29078095

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division:

Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Chapter:

ASSISTANTS

Overview

RULE:

64B20-4.001

Certification of Assistants

PURPOSE:

Changes to the rule reflect the new requirements in s. 456.0145, F.S., regarding licensure by endorsement. A person desiring to obtain licensure by endorsement as a speech-language pathology assistant or audiology assistant pursuant to section 456.0145(2), F.S., will now be required to apply to the Department of Health using a new form incorporated in the rule titled Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE).  A person desiring to obtain licensure by examination will be required to apply using the current incorporated Form DH-SPA-3, Application for Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology Assistant Certification.

SUMMARY:

Changes to the rule reflect the new requirements in s. 456.0145, F.S., regarding licensure by endorsement. A person desiring to obtain licensure by endorsement as a speech-language pathology assistant or audiology assistant pursuant to section 456.0145(2), F.S., will now be required to apply to the Department of Health using a new form incorporated in the rule titled Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE).  A person desiring to obtain licensure by examination will be required to apply using the current incorporated Form DH-SPA-3, Application for Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology Assistant Certification.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

456.013, 468.1125(3), 468.1135(4) FS.

LAW:

456.013, 456.0635, 468.1125(3), (9), 468.1215 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/18/2024 Vol. 50/245

COMMENTS:

From 12/18/2024 To 1/8/2025 (21 Days)

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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