Relating to: speech-language pathologist licenses issued by the Department of Public Instruction and modifying administrative rules promulgated by the Department of Public Instruction. (FE)

SB 1056 modifies licensing rules for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) working in public schools. It requires the Department of Public Instruction to issue licenses to SLPs holding valid licenses from the Hearing and Speech Examining Board or a valid "compact privilege" (an interstate agreement), removing prior administrative barriers. This change directly affects SLPs seeking public school employment and streamlines their licensing process by recognizing existing credentials without requiring additional state-specific exams. The bill repeals outdated administrative rules (PI 34.026, PI 34.028, PI 34.0475) and updates the definition of qualifying licenses in PI 34.040.