State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech–Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists – Revisions
Sponsor: Malcolm Augustine (District 47)Committee: Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 399 (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering certain requirements for the licensing and regulation of audiologists, hearing aid dispensers, speech-language pathologists, and music therapists, including clarifying quorum requirements for the State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists, license reciprocity, professional disciplinary grounds, and delegation authority for audiologists.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Dean, Oluremi | Board of AUD/HAD/SLP/MT | Oral |
| FAV | Shek, Heather | Maryland Department of Health | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Augustine, Malcolm | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Augustine, Senator Augustinelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Augustine, Senator Augustinelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Spoor , Dr. Alicia | Maryland Academy of Audiology | Written (PDF) |