CR 20-036 Rule Text

Michigan: Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) includes the Board of Audiology, Board of Speech-Language Pathology, and direct licenses hearing aid dealers, salespersons, and trainees. Requirements for Michigan licensure are found in Article 15 of the Public Health Code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16101 to 333.18838 and further outlined in administrative rule R 338.601 through R 338.649. It does not require specific equipment be part of licensure testing.

Minnesota: Minnesota’s laws for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists are found under Minnesota Statutes s. 148.511 through s. 148.5198. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) includes the Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Advisory Council which advises the department Commissioner and makes recommendations for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and hearing aid dispensers. Hearing aid dispensers and audiologists must pass a practical examination, with similar topics as Wisconsin, and does not include a master hearing instrument.

Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:

On July 9, 2018, the Board appointed liaisons to conduct a thorough review of the HAS administrative rules in preparation of the Board’s biennial report in response to 2017 Act 108 and s. 227.29, Stats. The results of this review were considered by the full Board on October 8, 2018. The Board requested that a Scope Statement was prepared to correct the several places where the rules reference obsolete requirements or repealed provisions.

Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact report:

This rule was posted on the agency website for solicitation of economic impact comments and none were received.

Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:

The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis is attached.

Effect on small business:

These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at [e-mail], or by phone at [phone].

Agency contact person:

Nilajah Hardin, Administrative Rules Coordinator

Division of Policy Development

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

4822 Madison Yards Way

P.O. Box 8366

Madison, Wisconsin 53708

[phone]

[e-mail]

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TEXT OF RULE

section 1.

HAS 3.03 (2) (d) is repealed.

section 2.

HAS 7.03 (3) (b) 2. is amended to read:

HAS 7.03 (3) (b) 2. If hearing instrument specialist renewal, passed the examination required under s. HAS 3.02 3.01 (1) within the previous 12 months of application for renewal.

section 3.

HAS 8.03 (2) and (4) are amended to read:

HAS 8.03 (2) Except as provided under s. HAS 7.05 (1) (a) 4. and (2) (a) 3. 7.03 (2), continuing education hours may be applied only to the biennial registration period in which the continuing education hours are acquired.

(4) A licensee who fails to meet the continuing education requirements by the renewal date shall not practice as a hearing instrument specialist, audiologist or speech-language pathologist, as appropriate, until his or her license is restored renewed or reinstated under s ch. HAS 7.05 7.

section 4.

EFFECTIVE DATE. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats.

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Dated _________________     Agency __________________________________

              Chairperson

              Hearing and Speech Examining Board