(a) The board shall propose rules for legislative approval, in accordance with the provisions of §29A-3-1 et seq. of this code, to implement the provisions of this article, including:
- (1) Standards and requirements for licenses and registrations;
- (2) Requirements, qualifications and designation of third parties to establish educational requirements and to prepare and/or administer examinations and reexaminations;
- (3) Procedures for the issuance and renewal of a license, registration and provisional license;
- (4) A fee schedule;
- (5) Continuing education and competency requirements for licensees and registrants;
- (6) Establishment of competency standards;
- (7) The procedures for denying, suspending, revoking, reinstating or limiting the practice of a licensee or registrant;
- (8) Requirements for reinstatement of revoked licenses and registrations;
- (9) Guidelines for telepractice;
(10) Rules to define the role of the speech-language pathology assistant or audiology assistant, including, but not limited to:
- (A) The supervision requirements of licensees;
- (B) The ratio of assistants to licensees;
- (C) The scope of duties and restrictions of responsibilities of assistants;
- (D) The frequency, duration and documentation of supervision required under the provisions of this article; and
- (E) The quantity and content of pre-service and in-service instruction.
- (11) Professional conduct and ethical standards of practice; and
- (12) Any other rules necessary to effectuate the provisions of this article.