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The Michigan legislature passed comprehensive universal licensure for Speech-Language Pathologists on December 19, 2008, culminating an intensive effort by the Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA). Governor Jennifer Granholm is expected to sign the bill into law within the next 14 days.
ASHA worked closely with MSHA to incorporate language favorable to the membership. MSHA's negotiations with the Michigan Medical Association, Michigan Otolaryngological Society, and Michigan Department of Education resulted in key provisions including diagnostic testing for endoscopic videostroboscopy and intervention for swallowing disorders, grandfather provisions for school-based SLPs, and licensure by endorsement for applicants from other states. For more information, please contact Janet Deppe, ASHA's Director of State Advocacy, at jdeppe@asha.org or 800-498-2071, ext. 5668.
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