Kansas HB2761 establishes the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Licensure Act, regulating the licensure of speech-language pathology assistants.

Kansas HB2761 enacts the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Licensure Act, which sets forth the requirements for the licensure of speech-language pathology assistants. These assistants, who work under the supervision of licensed speech-language pathologists, must meet educational and training requirements, including a bachelor's degree or completion of an SLPA program. They are permitted to conduct screenings, provide direct treatment, and assist in various therapy tasks, but cannot perform diagnostic tests, make independent decisions, or represent themselves as speech-language pathologists.

Kansas HB2761 establishes the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Licensure Act, regulating the licensure of speech-language pathology assistants.

Kansas HB2761 enacts the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Licensure Act, which sets forth the requirements for the licensure of speech-language pathology assistants. These assistants, who work under the supervision of licensed speech-language pathologists, must meet educational and training requirements, including a bachelor's degree or completion of an SLPA program. They are permitted to conduct screenings, provide direct treatment, and assist in various therapy tasks, but cannot perform diagnostic tests, make independent decisions, or represent themselves as speech-language pathologists.