LIC AUDITORY-VERBAL THERAPIST

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to extend the repeal date of the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology, Auditory-Verbal Therapy, and Audiology Practice Act (now, the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act) from January 1, 2008 to January 1, 2018. Amends the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act. Changes the name of the Act to the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology, Auditory-Verbal Therapy, and Audiology Practice Act. Provides for the licensure of auditory-verbal therapists by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and incorporates references to auditory-verbal therapy throughout the Act. Amends various other Acts to make corresponding changes. Effective immediately.