TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD OF AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Agency Decision

Title of Regulation: 18VAC30-21. Regulations Governing Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.

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

Name of Petitioner: American Academy of Audiology.

Nature of Petitioner's Request: The petitioner requests that the Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology amend 18VAC30-21-60 A to include American Board of Audiology certification as an accepted pathway for audiologists applying for licensure in Virginia.

Agency Decision: Request granted.

Statement of Reason for Decision: At its April 21, 2026, meeting, the board voted to accept the petition and initiate rulemaking. Due to the noncontroversial nature of this change, the board will amend the regulation via a fast-track rulemaking action.

Agency Contact: Kelli Moss, Executive Director, Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233, telephone (804) 597-4132, or email kelli.moss@dhp.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. PFR26-17; Filed December 17, 2025, 8:29 a.m.