BILL REQ. #:  H-3931.1 

Read first time 01/16/2004.   Referred to Committee on Health Care.

     AN ACT Relating to interim permits for speech-language pathologists and audiologists; and amending RCW 18.35.060.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1   RCW 18.35.060 and 2002 c 310 s 6 are each amended to read as follows:
     The department, upon approval by the board, shall issue an interim permit authorizing an applicant for speech-language pathologist licensure or audiologist licensure who, except for the postgraduate professional experience and the examination requirements, meets the academic and practicum requirements of RCW 18.35.040(2) to practice under ((direct)) supervision. The interim permit is valid for a period of one year from date of issuance. The board shall determine conditions for the interim permit.