SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY LICENSE

HB 211 creates a new "Speech-Language Pathology Assistant" license in New Mexico, directly affecting healthcare providers who support speech-language pathologists in schools and clinics. It delays the repeal of the existing "Apprentice" license until January 1, 2028, and requires assistants to maintain an underlying professional license while working under supervision. The bill also mandates that assistants notify the state within 14 days if their underlying license expires, is suspended, or is revoked. These changes update licensing rules to clarify roles and ensure continued professional accountability for assistant-level providers.