About the Speech Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Board

Beginning July 1, 2026, the board shall consist of ten members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Three members shall be licensed speech language pathologists, three members shall be licensed audiologists, two members shall be licensed hearing aid dispensers, one member shall be a board certified otolaryngologist licensed to practice in this state, and one member shall be a lay person representing the public. Each professional member shall have been actively engaged in rendering services to the public, teaching, or researching in his or her respective profession for at least three years immediately preceding appointment. All members shall be residents of this state and shall have been residents of this state for at least one year prior to appointment.