Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Administrative Rules for Audiology – General Rules  
Rule Set 2023-37 LR  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Friday, May 10, 2024  
09:00 AM  
UL-5  
611 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan  
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public  
comments on proposed changes to the Audiology – General Rules rule set.  
The proposed rules clarify that graduates from educational programs that are substantially equivalent to  
accredited educational programs also satisfy the educational requirements for the limited license, update  
accreditation standards for audiology educational programs, clarify that a licensee who completes  
implicit bias training under R 338.7004 may also use that training toward fulfillment of continuing  
education requirements, supply updated accreditation standards for audiology continuing education  
programs, and clarify that a proposed continuing education provider, not already approved under the  
rules, must file an application and supporting documentation with the department for review not less than  
one-hundred twenty (120) days before the scheduled program date.  
By authority conferred on the Department in consultation with the Board under MCL 333.16145,  
333.16148, 333.16287, and 333.16811, and Executive Reorganization Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1 and  
2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030.  
The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed  
rules are published on the State of Michigan's website at www.michigan.gov/ARD and in the 5/1/2024  
issue of the Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or  
electronic mail at the following email address: BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov.  
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by electronic mail at the  
following addresses until 5/10/2024 at 05:00PM.  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing – Boards and  
Committees Section P.O. Box 30670 Lansing, MI 48909-8170 Attention: Departmental Specialist  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing – Boards and  
Committees Section P.O. Box 30670 Lansing, MI 48909-8170 Attention: Departmental Specialist  
BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the  
hearing is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available.  
Anyone needing assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 711- to make  
arrangements.  
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