The following resolutions and motions are being considered by the Board of Directors.
We welcome your input on any of the topics. Please send your comments to the Board of Directors before the closing of the discussion period.
RESOLVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Bylaws be amended to sunset the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) by eliminating Article XII—Special Interest Groups; and further
RESOLVED, That the approved ASHA Bylaws go into effect on January 1, 2026; and further
RESOLVED, That actions necessary to implement the ASHA Bylaws on January 1, 2026, be initiated prior to January 1, 2026; and further
RESOLVED, That if the Bylaws change is approved, actions necessary to implement the sunsetting of the SIG Program be initiated immediately; and further
RESOLVED, That the ASHA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) identify appropriate staff to ensure a smooth and complete sunsetting of the SIG Program.
FAQs About the Special Interest Groups Bylaws Change
Discussion open until 6/6. Voting open 6/7–6/9.