Montana Administrative Code

24.22.507 GRANT APPLICATION CONTENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-11-305, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-11-305, MCA History: NEW, 2020 MAR p. 2420, Eff. 12/25/20; REP, 2022 MAR p. 1315, Eff. 7/23/22.

24.22.510 EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR GRANT APPLICATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-11-305, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-11-305, MCA History: NEW, 2020 MAR p. 2420, Eff. 12/25/20; REP, 2022 MAR p. 1315, Eff. 7/23/22.

24.22.513 AWARD OF GRANTS AND PAYMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-11-305, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-11-305, MCA History: NEW, 2020 MAR p. 2420, Eff. 12/25/20; REP, 2022 MAR p. 1315, Eff. 7/23/22.

24.22.516 GRANT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-11-305, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-11-305, MCA History: NEW, 2020 MAR p. 2420, Eff. 12/25/20; REP, 2022 MAR p. 1315, Eff. 7/23/22.

24.22.519 REVOCATION OF GRANT AWARDS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-11-305, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-11-305, MCA History: NEW, 2020 MAR p. 2420, Eff. 12/25/20; REP, 2022 MAR p. 1315, Eff. 7/23/22.

24.22.522 DISPUTE RESOLUTION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-11-305, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-11-305, MCA History: NEW, 2020 MAR p. 2420, Eff. 12/25/20; REP, 2022 MAR p. 1315, Eff. 7/23/22.

24.22.701 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions apply: "Employment" means a student'swork in a high-quality work-based learning opportunity. "Enrolled" means a student is participating in orhas successfully completed a qualified high-quality w…

24.22.704 ATTRIBUTES OF A HIGH-QUALITY WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITY A high-quality work-based learning opportunity features a partnership between employers and schools or other educational providers to provide students with structured learning both in the classroom and at the …

24.22.707 GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT The employer that is seeking reimbursement must pay the student's workers' compensation premiums "up front" and then seek reimbursement from the department for eligible expenses after the high-quality work-based learning oppo…

24.22.710 REGISTRATION (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-71-319, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-71-319, MCA History: NEW, 2020 MAR p. 2432, Eff. 12/25/20; REP, 2024 MAR p. 610, Eff. 3/23/24.

24.22.713 REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION PROCESS Within 45 days of the date of qualification of the high-quality work-based learning opportunity, the employer shall complete an application electronically through the department's portal and provide all required documents. The applicati…

24.22.716 EVALUATION OF APPLICATION AND LIMITATIONS The department shall evaluate each application and make a determination as to: whether the application is complete and accurate; and the amount of the reimbursement. If the department is satisfied that an employer's application …

24.22.719 APPEALS An employer has the right to appeal when the department: decides not to reimburse an employer for workers' compensation premiums; or awards less than the reimbursement requested. If an employer disagrees with the department's decision to not approve an applicati…

24.222.101 BOARD ORGANIZATION The Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologistsadopts and incorporates the organizational rules of the Department of Labor and Industry as listed in chapter 1 of this title. Authorizing statute(s): 2-4-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-4…

24.222.201 PROCEDURAL RULES The Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists adopts and incorporates the procedural rules of the Department of Labor and Industry as listed in chapter 2 of this title. Authorizing statute(s): 2-4-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-4-201,…

24.222.202 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologistsadopts and incorporatesthe public participation rules of the Department ofLabor and Industryas listed in chapter 2 of this title. Authorizing statute(s): 2-3-103, MCA Implementing statute(s)…

24.222.2101 POLICY (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-319, 37-15-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-306, MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 378, Eff. 2/26/82; AMD, 1996 MAR p. 2976, Eff. 11/8/96; TRANS, from Commerce, 2004 MAR p. 2284; AMD, 2006 MAR p. 241…

24.222.2102 CONTINUING EDUCATION – SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-319, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-306, MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 378, Eff. 2/26/82; AMD, 1983 MAR p. 274, Eff. 4/1/83; AMD, 1985 M…

24.222.2103 CONTINUING EDUCATION DEFINITIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-319, 37-15-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-306, MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 378, Eff. 2/26/82; AMD, 1989 MAR p. 2194, Eff. 12/22/89; AMD, 1996 MAR p. 2976, Eff. 11/8/…

24.222.2115 RENEWALS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-141, 37-15-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-141, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 1583, Eff. 7/1/06; REP, 2017 MAR p. 1401, Eff. 8/19/17.

24.222.2120 CONTINUING EDUCATION Licensees must obtain the following continuing education (CE) hours annually, prior to renewal: ten hours for speech-language pathology or audiology; 15 hours for dual licensure in speech-language pathology and audiology, with at least five hours …

24.222.2301 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-319, 37-15-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-316, 37-1-319, 37-15-202, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2194, Eff. 12/22/89; AMD, 1996 MAR p. 2976, Eff. 11/8/96; TRANS, from Commerce,…

24.222.2305 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT In addition to the provisions of 37-1-316, MCA, the board defines unprofessional conduct as follows: violating a federal, state, or local law or rule relating to the conduct of the profession; practicing outside the licensee's area of training, …

24.222.2401 COMPLAINT PROCEDURE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-15-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-308, 37-1-309, MCA History: NEW, 1996 MAR p. 2976, Eff. 11/8/96; TRANS, from Commerce, 2004 MAR p. 2284; REP, 2017 MAR p. 1401, Eff. 8/19/17.

24.222.2402 SCREENING PANEL The board screening panel shall consist of: one speech-language pathologist who has served longest on the board; one audiologist who has served longest on the board; and one public member of the board. The presiding officer may reappoint screening pane…

24.222.301 DEFINITIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-15-202, 37-15-301, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-15-102, 37-15-202, 37-15-301, 37-15-303, 37-15-313, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 3/7/76; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 363, Eff. 4/17/81; TRANS, from Dept. of Prof. & …

24.222.401 FEES Fees are payable to the board. Fees are: limited license (speech-language pathologist): application $ 25 speech-language pathologist: application 150 annual renewal of active license 80 placement of license on inactive status 40 annual renewal of inactive license …

24.222.402 FEE ABATEMENT The Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists adopts and incorporates by reference the fee abatement rule of the Department of Labor and Industry found at ARM 24.101.301. Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-15-202, MCA Implementing statute(s…

24.222.404 BOARD STANDARDS AND POLICY (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-15-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-15-202, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 3/7/76; TRANS, from Dept. of Prof. & Occup. Lic., Ch. 274, L. 1981, Eff. 7/1/81; TRANS, from Commerce, 2004 MAR p. 2284; REP, 2017 MA…

24.222.405 NONROUTINE APPLICATIONS For the purpose of processing nonroutine applications, the board incorporates the definitions of routine and nonroutine at ARM 24.101.402 by reference. Nonroutine applicationsmust be reviewed and approved by the board beforea license may be issu…

24.222.407 APPLICANTS WITH CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS The board incorporates ARM 24.101.406 by reference with no modifications. Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-101, 37-1-131, MCA History: NEW, 2021 MAR p. 556, Eff. 5/15/21.

24.222.410 CHANGE OF SUPERVISOR Speech-language pathology and audiology assistants must notify the board within ten days of any change in supervisor. Limited licensees and professional experience supervisors must both notify the board within ten days of any change in supervisor. …

24.222.415 INACTIVE LICENSE -- CONVERSION TO ACTIVE Licenses may be placed on inactive status by paying the appropriate fee and: indicating inactive status on the renewal form; or informing the board office in writing or e-mail. Inactive licensees shall: renew annually; and infor…

24.222.420 ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION The board authorizes the department to: administratively suspend licenses for deficiencies set forth in 37-1-321(1)(a) though (e), MCA; or file a complaint pertaining to the deficiencies in (1) that are based on repeated or egregious conduct, …

24.222.425 SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCY The board adopts and incorporates by reference the 2025 substantial equivalency list for the Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists publication. The publication is available on the board’s website. The board intends to review the…

24.222.501 APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-15-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-101, 37-1-104, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 3/7/76; TRANS, from Dept. of Prof. & Occup. Lic., Ch. 274, L. 1981, Eff. 7/1/81; AMD, 1983 MAR p. 274, Eff. 4/1/83; …

24.222.502 SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST AND AUDIOLOGIST LICENSES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-15-202, 37-15-303, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-15-301, 37-15-303, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 2413, Eff. 10/6/06; AMD, 2008 MAR p. 385, Eff. 2/29/08; AM…

24.222.503 QUALIFICATIONS FOR ACTIVE TEMPORARY LICENSE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-15-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-15-202, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 3/7/76; TRANS, from Dept. of Prof. & Occup. Lic., Ch. 274, L. 1981, Eff. 7/1/81; AMD, 1999 MAR p. 2249, Eff. 10/8/99…

24.222.504 MILITARY TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-145, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-145, MCA History: NEW, 2014 MAR p. 1266, Eff. 6/13/14; AMD, 2017 MAR p. 1401, Eff. 8/19/17; REP, 2023 MAR p. 1751, Eff. 12/9/23.

24.222.506 LICENSURE OF OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-304, MCA History: NEW, 1996 MAR p. 2976, Eff. 11/8/96; TRANS, from Commerce, 2004 MAR p. 2284; AMD, 2006 MAR p. 2413, Eff. 10/6/06; AMD, 2008 MAR p. 385,…

24.222.507 TEMPORARY PRACTICE PERMITS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-319, 37-15-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-305, MCA History: NEW, 1996 MAR p. 2976, Eff. 11/8/96; TRANS, from Commerce, 2004 MAR p. 2284; AMD, 2008 MAR p. 385, Eff. 2/29/08; REP, 2017 MAR p. 1401…

24.222.508 LIMITED LICENSES A limited license permits an individual to complete a supervised professional experience as described in ARM 24.222.509 in order to meet requirements for licensure as a speech-language pathologist. Applicants for limited licensure must submit a complet…

24.222.509 SUPERVISED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE A limited licensee may perform all duties and functions of a licensed speech-language pathologist while engaged in a supervised professional experience. A Montana supervised professional experience must: be a minimum of 36 weeks total…

24.222.510 EXAMINATIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-15-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-15-303, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 3/7/76; TRANS, from Dept. of Prof. & Occup. Lic., Ch. 274, L. 1981, Eff. 7/1/81; AMD, 1989 MAR p. 2194, Eff. 12/22/89; AMD, 199…

24.222.511 PASS/FAIL CRITERIA (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-15-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-15-304, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 3/7/76; TRANS, from Dept. of Prof. & Occup. Lic. , Ch. 274, L. 1981, Eff. 7/1/81; TRANS, from Commerce, 2004 MAR p. 2284; REP, 2006 MAR p. 24…

24.222.512 WAIVER OF EXAMINATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-15-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-15-305, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 3/7/76; TRANS, from Dept. of Prof. & Occup. Lic. , Ch. 274, L. 1981, Eff. 7/1/81; TRANS, from Commerce, 2004 MAR p. 2284; REP, 2006 MAR p.…

24.222.513 INACTIVE STATUS AND CONVERSION TO ACTIVE STATUS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-319, 37-15-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-319, MCA History: NEW, 1996 MAR p. 2976, Eff. 11/8/96; TRANS, from Commerce, 2004 MAR p. 2284; AMD, 2006 MAR p. 2413, Eff…

24.222.514 LICENSE RENEWAL (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-15-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-141, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 2413, Eff. 10/6/06; REP, 2018 MAR p. 2306, Eff. 11/17/18.

24.222.520 SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SCOPE OF PRACTICE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-15-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-15-102, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 2413, Eff. 10/6/06; REP, 2023 MAR p. 1751, Eff. 12/9/23.

24.222.525 AUDIOLOGY SCOPE OF PRACTICE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-15-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-15-102, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 2413, Eff. 10/6/06; REP, 2023 MAR p. 1751, Eff. 12/9/23.