This bill amends Section 37-15-303 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise the application dates for obtaining a speech-language pathologist or audiologist license. Specifically, it changes the deadline for applicants seeking licensure as a speech-language pathology assistant or audiology assistant from January 1, 2024, to July 15, 2025. Additionally, the bill stipulates that licensure for those qualifying under the new deadline must be retroactive to the date when the board's rules establishing equivalency were satisfied.

The bill also maintains that applicants must meet the academic, clinical practicum, and professional experience requirements as defined by board rule and pass an approved examination. The board is tasked with providing rules regarding the type of evidence needed to demonstrate equivalency for current academic experience. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-15-303
HB0384_1(1): 37-15-303
HB0384_1(2): 37-15-303
HB0384_1(3): 37-15-303
HB0384_1(4): 37-15-303
HB0384_1(5): 37-15-303
HB0384_1: 37-15-303
HB0384_X(1): 37-15-303
HB0384_X(2): 37-15-303
HB0384_X(3): 37-15-303
HB0384_X(4): 37-15-303
HB0384_X(5): 37-15-303
HB0384_X(6): 37-15-303
HB0384_X(7): 37-15-303
HB0384_X: 37-15-303