Occupational Board Reform Act

General Information

Committee of Jurisdiction:Health and Human Services
Occupation Regulated:Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology and Assistants
Occupational Board:Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Contact:Claire Covert-ByBee
Purpose:Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161
Regulated Professionals:1617
Year Created:1978
Year Active:1978
Sunset Date:n/a

Authorization

Statutory Authorization:Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161; 38-167
Parent Agency:Department of Health and Human Services

Membership

Number of Members:5
Who Appoints:Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-158; State Board of Health
Legislative Approval:no
Qualifications of Members:Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-164; 38-165; 38-510
Per Diem:Yes
Expense Reimbursement:Yes
Term Length:Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-163
Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:Terms Rotate

Meetings

Required FY 2019-2018:1
Held FY 2019-2018:2
Required FY 2018-2017:1
Held FY 2018-2017:2
Required FY 2017-2016:1
Held FY 2017-2016:2
Required FY 2016-2015:1
Held FY 2016-2015:2
Required FY 2015-2014:1
Held FY 2015-2014:2

Operations

Support Staff:3
Shared or Separate:Shared
FY 2019-2018 Budget:67019
FY 2018-2017 Budget:52022
FY 2017-2016 Budget:63222
FY 2016-2015 Budget:4682
FY 2015-2014 Budget:12885
Other Funding Sources:None: Boards are cash-funded based upon receipt of fees for licensure
Spending Authority:The Board is advisory and does not have spending authority. DHHS administers the Board.

Other

Government Certificates Issued:1113
Issued Certificate Descriptions:Audiologist, Audiology Assistant, Audiology Assistant Supervisor, SLP Supervisor, SLP Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist, Temporary Speech-Language Pathologist
Government Certificates Revoked:1
Revoked Certificate Descriptions:Speech-Language Pathologist
Government Certificates Denied:1
Denied Certificate Descriptions:Speech-language Pathologist
Government Certificates Penalties Against:7
Penalty Certificate Descriptions:Administrative Penalties for practice without a valid license.
Explanation of Effectiveness:https://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/SurveyDocs/explanation1592341193.pdf
Potential HarmSee response in preceding question.
Regulation Comparison:https://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/SurveyDocs/comparison1592341193.pdf
Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):Yes
Survey Submitted: June 16, 2020 03:59 PM