Speech language pathology assistants requirements clarification provision, amending licensure fees, and appropriation

This bill clarifies requirements for speech language pathology assistants (SLPAs) in Minnesota, directly affecting SLPAs and their supervising licensed speech-language pathologists. It establishes specific supervision rules, requiring documented consultative supervision at least once every 30 days, direct supervision for client interactions every 60 days, and limiting supervisors to two full-time SLPAs. The bill also increases the initial and renewal licensure fee for SLPAs to $493, while maintaining existing fees for pathologists. Finally, it appropriates funds for implementing these changes under Minnesota Statutes sections 148.511-148.5198.