Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
 
chapter
Regulations of the Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology [18 VAC 30 ‑ 20]    (Repealed)
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes qualifications for the licensure, renewal and standards of practice for audiologists and speech-language pathologists
State Authority Chapter 26 of Title 54.1
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1) Establish continuing comptency requirements.
2) Achieve positive ratings on Customer Service Satisfaction Survey for application process and renewal of licenses.
Meetings See all meetings (12) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Leslie L. Knachel  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23233-1463
Email Address: leslie.knachel@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-4630    FAX: (804)527-4413    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Practice by assistant speech-language pathologists Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/27/2016.
Performance of cerumen management by audiologists Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/27/2016.
Promulgate Chapter 21 & repeal existing Chapter 20; reduction in number of CE hours Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/10/2016.
Fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/12/2015.
Requirements for practice of fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation by speech-language pathologists Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/07/2015.
Licensure of school speech-language pathologists
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/13/2014.
Provisional license for speech-language pathologists Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/15/2015.
Reduction in renewal fees
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/05/2013.
Address of record; changes
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/09/2009.
Fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/09/2009.
Endorsement and reinstatement Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/08/2009.
Provisional licensure Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/20/2008.
CHange in returned check fee
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/19/2006.
Delegation of informal fact-finding to an agency subordinate Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/27/2005.
Fee increase Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/25/2004.
Periodic review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/28/2004.
Continuing competency and inactive licensure Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/23/2001.
School speech-language pathologists Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/21/2000.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
6/4/2010 Agency Completed Amend
6/1/2000 Agency Completed Amend