This bill amends the Public Health Code of Michigan, specifically sections 16807 and 17601, to clarify the scope of practice for individuals involved in communication disorders and speech-language pathology. It specifies that individuals employed by regionally accredited colleges or universities can perform their duties related to communication disorders without being licensed as audiologists, provided they do not represent themselves as such. Additionally, it updates the terminology regarding the Department of Health, changing "community health" to "human services," and clarifies the roles of certified individuals in hearing screening and other related practices.

Furthermore, the bill defines the practice of speech-language pathology, outlining the responsibilities and limitations of speech-language pathologists. It explicitly states that this practice does not include medical diagnosis or treatment, nor the fitting and dispensing of hearing aids, which has been removed from the previous legal language. The bill also includes a provision that its enactment is contingent upon the passage of another related bill, House Bill No. 4883.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.16807, 333.17601