TO AMEND THE EXPIRATION DATE OF ALL LICENSES OF THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY.

HB 1471 modifies the licensing process for speech-language pathologists and audiologists in Arkansas. This bill amends how licenses issued by the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology expire and are renewed. It revises the grace period for license renewals, allowing licensees up to 15 days after their license's expiration date to submit renewal requests without being considered late or incurring a penalty. If renewal payment is postmarked 16 or more days after the expiration date, a late fee may be charged.