# N.M. Stat. § 61-14B-3.1: Scope of practice; apprentice in speech and language

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A14B_S61-14B-3.1

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 61-14B-3.1
- **Heading:** Scope of practice; apprentice in speech and language
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM Code / Chapter 61 / Article 14B / Section 61-14B-3.1

## Text

The scope of practice for an apprentice in speech and language is to provide adjunct services that are planned, selected or designed by the supervising speech-language pathologist. These services may include:

A. conducting speech-language or hearing screenings;

B. following documented intervention plans or protocols;

C. preparing written daily plans based on the overall intervention plan;

D. recording, charting, graphing or otherwise displaying data relative to client performance and reporting performance changes to the supervisor;

E. maintaining daily service notes and completing daily charges as requested;

F. reporting but not interpreting data relative to client performance to teacher, family or other professionals;

G. performing clerical duties, including maintenance of therapy and diagnostic materials, equipment and client files as directed by the supervisor;

H. assisting the speech-language pathologist during client treatment and assessment; and

I. assisting the speech-language pathologist in research, in-service, training and public relations programs.

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