Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz recently signed legislation adopting the Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC), making it the 32nd state to join. The ASLP-IC legislation was incorporated into a 1,400-page omnibus bill (HF 5247) that also enacted interstate licensure compacts for physician assistants, occupational therapists, professional counselors, dental hygienists, and social workers. The passage of all seven compacts has been touted in Minnesota as an effective strategy to combat workers shortages.
The ASLP-IC will allow audiologists to apply for a privilege to practice in other participating states both in-person and via telepractice without having to obtain a separate license. The compact also allows participating states to share enforcement information thereby increasing consumer protection.
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