SB 320 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE BOARD OF SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, AUDIOLOGISTS, AND HEARING AID DISPENSERS.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 06, 2024. Enacted.
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4 sponsors
4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This Act creates a new license category of speech/language pathology assistant that is licensed and regulated by the Board of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers. This addition is needed to address the shortage of speech/language pathology services in the State, particularly in public schools. The speech/language pathology assistant must practice under the supervision of a licensed speech/language pathologist. The parameters of that supervision will be specified in rules and regulations. A speech/language pathology assistant will be able to support and supplement the services provided by the supervising speech/language pathologist subject to the limits of the permissible scope of practice. This Act specifies that to qualify for licensure, the speech/language pathology assistant must hold certification issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The requirements for that certification include education, clinical experience, and successful completion of an examination. The applicant must also meet this State’s requirements as set forth in this Act.
Bill Text
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This bill updates the definitions and language within Title 24 of the Delaware Code related to the Board of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers.
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§ 3701
Audiologists→ Audiologists,The title of the board now properly includes a comma before 'Audiologists'.
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§ 3701
habilitation→ habilationA typographical error is corrected in the definition related to speech/language pathology.
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§ 3708(8)
habilitation→ habilitation includesClarifies that habilitation includes the fitting and selecting of hearing aids.
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§ 3702(1)
rehabilitator,”→ rehabilitator,” or any other similar title or description of service.Expands the title options for professional practice in audiology.
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§ 3702(12)
aphasiologist”→ aphasiologist,” or any other similar title or description of service.Regularizes the definition for speech/language pathologist by adding an additional reference.
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§ 3702(8)
includes→ include includesCorrects a grammatical error for clarity in the description of audiology practice.
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 4 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate
Sponsors
- Stell Parker Selby · Primary
- Michael Ramone · Primary
- David L. Wilson · Primary
- Russell Huxtable · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 58 not signed on
Sponsors (4)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Michael Ramone
- David L. Wilson Republican
- Russell Huxtable Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (58)
58 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 58 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (41)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Kyle Evans Gay | — | Yea |
| Sarah McBride | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| Darius J. Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyra L. Hoffner | Democratic | Yea |
| Laura V. Sturgeon | Democratic | Yea |
| Marie Pinkney | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| Russell Huxtable | Democratic | Yea |
| S. Elizabeth Lockman | Democratic | Yea |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Trey Paradee | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| David L. Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Buckson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 320 do?
- This Act creates a new license category of speech/language pathology assistant that is licensed and regulated by the Board of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers. This addition is needed to address the shortage of speech/language pathology services in the State, particularly in public schools. The speech/language pathology assistant must practice under the supervision of a licensed speech/language pathologist. The parameters of that supervision will be specified in rules and regulations. A speech/language pathology assistant will be able to support and supplement the services provided by the supervising speech/language pathologist subject to the limits of the permissible scope of practice. This Act specifies that to qualify for licensure, the speech/language pathology assistant must hold certification issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The requirements for that certification include education, clinical experience, and successful completion of an examination. The applicant must also meet this State’s requirements as set forth in this Act.
- Who sponsors SB 320?
- SB 320 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby, Michael Ramone, David L. Wilson (Republican), and Russell Huxtable (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SB 320?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 06, 2024. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 320?
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