Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology intends to consider amending 18VAC30-20, Regulations Governing the Practice of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. Chapter 661 of the 2014 Acts of Assembly authorizes a person who has met the qualifications prescribed by the board to practice as an assistant speech-language pathologist under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist. The purpose of the proposed regulatory action is to set out the qualifications for such a person, the scope of his practice, and the responsibilities of the licensed supervisor.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: January 28, 2015.

Agency Contact: Leslie L. Knachel, Executive Director, Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4630, FAX (804) 527-4413, or email leslie.knachel@dhp.virginia.gov.