Rules in Progress
The rules writing process is open to the public. These rules are created through a public process involving open public meetings and hearings. Each of these rules is in various stages of rule writing.
Current Rules in Progress
Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) fees and renewal cycle
The Department of Health is considering establishing new section WAC 246-828-991 to implement House Bill 101 (chapter 53, Laws of 2023), which establishes the ASLP-IC and gives member states the discretion to charge a fee for granting compact privileges.
Health Equity Continuing Education
CR-101 filed January 23, 2023, as WSR #23-04-022 (PDF)
The Board of Hearing and Speech is considering amendments to WAC 246-828-510 (continuing education) and creating new sections to chapter 246-828 WAC to adopt the health equity continuing education (CE) model rules, WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830, and to consider whether additional CE hours and course topics should be included.