ny-EDU-22-26-00016-A: Experience requirements for speech-language pathology

I.D. No. EDU-22-26-00016-A Filing No. 869 Filing Date: 2026-09-15 Effective Date: 2026-09-30 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE State Administrative Pro- cedureAct, NOTICE is hereby given of the following action: Action taken: Repeal of section 75.2 and addition of new section 75.2 to Title 8 NYCRR. Statutory authority: Education Law, sections 207, 6504, 6506, 6507 and 8206 Subject: Experience requirements for speech-language pathology. Purpose: To align NY’s experience requirements for speech-language pathology with national standards. Text or summary was published in the June 3, 2026 issue of the Register, I.D. No. EDU-22-26-00016-P. Rule MakingActivities Final rule as compared with last published rule: No changes. Text of rule and any required statements and analyses may be obtained from: Joshua Dingman, NYS Education Department, Office of Counsel, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234, (518) 474-6400, email: legal@nysed.gov Initial Review of Rule As a rule that requires a RFA, RAFA or JIS, this rule will be initially reviewed in the calendar year 2029, which is no later than the 3rd year af- ter the year in which this rule is being adopted. Assessment of Public Comment Since publication of the Notice of Proposed Rule Making in the State Register on June 3, 2026, the State Education Department received the following comment on the proposed amendment: 1. COMMENT:ANewYork State professional association representing speech-language pathologists stated that they strongly support the proposed regulation. They believe this proposal “maintains high standards for professional practice while removing unnecessary barriers that can delay or discourage qualified practitioners from entering the New York workforce.” TheAssociation notes that the amendments will create a more straightforward licensure process by recognizing supervised experiences completed in accordance with the American Speech-Langauge Hearing Association and by providing greater flexibility for applicants completing their supervised experience on a part-time basis. Additionally, the As- sociation states that the amendments are necessary given the “growth in demand” for speech-language pathology services in our state. DEPARTMENT RESPONSE: The Department appreciates the sup- portive comment as it works to reduce barriers to licensure while maintain- ing high professional standards for speech-language pathologists. No changes to the proposed rule are necessary. NOTICE OFADOPTION State Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching I.D. No. EDU-22-26-00017-A Filing No. 867 Filing Date: 2026-09-15 Effective Date: 2026-09-30 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE State Administrative Pro- cedureAct, NOTICE is hereby given of the following action: Action taken: Amendment of section 3.14 of Title 8 NYCRR. Statutory authority: Education Law, sections 101, 207, 208, 305, 308, 3001, 3004 and 3009 Subject: State Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching. Purpose: Ensure that PSPB mem