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Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
  • Contact Person:
    Nicole Barrett
  • Purpose:
    See authorizing statute.
  • How Many Affectable:
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  • How Many Served:
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  • Year Created:
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  • Year Active:
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  • Sunset Date:
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Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-108 and 38-167(1d)
  • Parent Agency:
    Department of Health and Human Services
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    5
  • Who Appoints:
    State Board of Health
  • Legislative Approval:
    No
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    Two audiologist members, two speech-language pathologist members, and one public member
  • Per Diem:
    Yes
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Yes
  • Term Length:
    Terms of 5 years; up to 2 consecutive full 5-year terms
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 21-22:
    1
  • Held FY 21-22:
    3
  • Required FY 22-23:
    1
  • Held FY 22-23:
    4
  • Required FY 23-24:
    1
  • Held FY 23-24:
    2
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    5.5
  • Shared or Separate:
    Shared
  • FY 21-22 Budget:
    0
  • FY 22-23 Budget:
    0
  • FY 23-24 Budget:
    0
  • Other Funding Sources:
    None
  • Spending Authority:
    Licensure fees are deposited into the designated cash fund. Additional info sent to the Committee.
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2020:
    These accomplishments are provided by the Department of Health and Human Services and reflects its sole views. The Board of AudiologySpeech-Language Pathology provided recommendations on licensure of 987 persons. The Board also provided recommendations on disciplinary actions for initial licensure, reinstatement of licensure, and investigational reports.