Audiologists and Speech Pathologists - As enacted, removes requirement that persons seeking licensure as speech language pathologists be members of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 17.

Summary

HB 1950 changes Tennessee law so that applicants for a provisional speech‑language pathology license no longer need an American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA) certificate of clinical competence. It also clarifies when applicants can provide services while their full license is pending. The change affects future speech‑language pathologists and audiologists seeking licensure in the state.

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