I am a licensed SLP in VA with 20 years experience working in pediatrics.  I am in full support of the petition to eliminate 18VAC30-21-60(A)(2)(c).  This requirement creates barriers that are unnecessary and negatively impact not only  new graduates, but the children and families we serve.  Something that no one has mentioned it that often times, recent graduates are given a lower wage during this supervisory period.  It's hard enough to make ends meet with prices for every day essentials on the rise.  This also negatively impacts insurance reimbursement, which then limits job opportunities.  With fewer therapists available who can bill insurance, wait-lists are created that can be long.    Additionally, this proposal does not impact the Interstate Compact.