audiologists; speech-language pathologists; compact

Added Article 4.1 to Title 36, Chapter 17 establishing an audiology and speech-language pathology compact that allows licensed professionals to practice in other member states under a 'compact privilege' derived from their home state license.

Added fingerprint clearance card requirements for audiologists and speech-language pathologists who wish to practice under the compact privilege, referencing section 41-1758.07.

Added specific educational and examination requirements for audiologists and speech-language pathologists to qualify for compact privileges, including supervised clinical experience and national examinations.

Added provisions for active duty military personnel and their spouses to designate a home state and retain licensure privileges while serving in different states.

Modified section 41-619.51 and 41-1758 to include references to sections 36-1940 and 36-1940.01 in the list of professions requiring fingerprint clearance cards.

Added comprehensive definitions for terms used in the compact including 'active duty military', 'adverse action', 'compact privilege', 'home state', 'remote state', and 'telehealth'.

Established a national audiology and speech-language pathology compact commission with powers to promulgate rules, maintain a data system, enforce compliance, and resolve disputes between member states.

Added provisions for adverse action sharing between states, allowing remote states to take disciplinary action against compact privilege holders and requiring home states to take action based on adverse actions reported by remote states.