Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing
Administrative Rules for Speech-Language Pathology – General Rules
Rule Set 2021-73 LR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Thursday, January 2, 2025
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 Speech-Language Pathology – General Rules rule set.
The proposed rules include revisions to clarify definitions and the meaning of terms used in the rule set
and grammatical or typographical edits to follow current drafting standards and reorganization to supply
clarification for easier reading; adopt the Speech-Language and Audiology Canada’s (SAC) Canadian
Entry-to-Practice Exam for Speech-Language Pathology (CETP Exam) as an approved licensure exam
for licensure via endorsement; change the temporary license requirements to bring them in line with the
changes taking place on or after the effective date of 2024 PA 57; update accreditation standards;
include a deadline for when an applicant may submit a request for a waiver of continuing professional
development requirements; include a provision that lets licensees know that they may use completion of
implicit bias training under R 338.7004 toward satisfaction of continuing professional development
requirements; supply conditions related to consent, scope of practice, and standard of care for telehealth
services; and include updated procedure information that a speech-language pathologist may perform
under the supervision of a physician.
By authority conferred on the department in consultation with the board under MCL 333.16145,
333.16148, 333.17601, 333.17607, 333.17609, 333.17610, and 333.17611, and Executive
Reorganization Order 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
issue of the Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by electronic mail at the
following addresses until 1/2/2025 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
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.