Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 29-1-2 - Definitions2.1. "ASHA" means the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.2.2. "AAA" means the American Academy of Audiology.2.3. "Board" refers to the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, abbreviated as WVBESLPA.2.4. "Initial" means obtaining a license in West Virginia for the profession sought for the first time.2.5. "License" means a license issued by the Board to someone who meets all the requirements for licensure in Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology.2.6. "Low-income Individuals" means individuals in the local labor market as defined in W.Va. Code § 21-1C-2 whose household adjusted gross income is below 130 percent of the federal poverty line. This term also includes any person enrolled in a state or federal public assistance program including, but not limited to, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, Medicaid, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. These individuals may apply for the low-income waiver of initial licensing fees.2.7 "Military Families" means any person who serves as an active member of the armed forces of the United States, the National Guard, or a reserve component as described in 38 U.S.C § 101, honorably discharged veterans of these forces, and their spouses. The term also includes surviving spouses of deceased service members who have not remarried. These individuals may apply for the military family waiver of initial licensing fees.2.8. "Provisional License" means a license issued by the Board for completion of the Postgraduate Professional Experience, as set forth in section 13 of this rule.2.9. "Telepractice Services" is defined as the application of telecommunication technology to deliver speech-language pathology and/or audiology services at a distance for assessment, intervention and/or consultation.