S.D. Codified Laws § 36-37-8

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 36-37-8 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology

The Governor shall appoint a five-member Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology under the supervision of the Department of Health. The board must consist of:

(1) Four speech-language pathologists who:

(a) Are residents of this state;

(b) Are currently licensed in good standing and practicing speech-language pathology; and

(c) Have at least five years of experience practicing speech-language pathology; and

(2) One representative of the public who is:

(a) A resident of this state; and

(b) Not associated with, or financially interested in, the practice or business of speech-language pathology.

At least one member must be a speech-language pathologist employed in a school setting, and at least one member must be a speech-language pathologist employed in a health care setting.

The board shall annually elect from its members a president and vice-president.

SDCL 36-37-8

SL 2012, ch 196, §8; SL 2023, ch 141, §6.

Amended by S.L. 2023, ch. 141,s. 6, eff. 7/1/2023.