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The petition sought reduction or early termination of probation that the board imposed on Sept. 26, 2021, after a period of criminal conduct from late 2018 into spring 2019 that the parties described as a medication‑related manic episode. The Department of Justice representative urged denial of the petition, saying the petitioner bears the burden of proving rehabilitation. The petitioner and several witnesses, including Avina and his wife Kimberly Wood, testified they consider him rehabilitated and fit to practice without restrictions.

Why this matters: the board’s licensing and disciplinary duties are governed by state law that prioritizes public protection. The hearing focused on whether Avina’s post‑conviction rehabilitation and ongoing treatment and monitoring provide clear‑and‑convincing evidence sufficient to lift probation before the term set by the board.

Key facts and procedural posture

- Underlying conduct: Counsel for the Department of Justice summarized the underlying facts as occurring between December 2018 and March 2019, including threats to multiple individuals, unlawful entry into a school and the theft of a laptop, and threats to officers at arrest. The board’s decision order and the parties’ filings are in the record.

- Disciplinary history and probation term: The board declined an administrative law judge’s recommended three‑year probation and instead imposed a five‑year probationary term beginning Sept. 26, 2021. Because Avina tolled the probation on two occasions for reasons he described as difficulty obtaining employment, the current end date in the board’s filings is May 5, 2027.

- Petitioner’s evidence: Avina and his counsel presented documentary exhibits (identified in the hearing as exhibits 1–8) and testimony showing completion of continuing education, an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) certification, sustained volunteer clinical work, payment of restitution ($3,336.25, paid November 2021), and compliance reports submitted to the board. Avina testified he has participated in intensive outpatient programs, ongoing individual psychotherapy with Dr. Summer Silva since December 2020, medication monitoring by psychiatric providers, and regular drug testing beginning in August 2019.

- Mental‑health opinions and monitoring changes: The record includes letters and evaluations from treating providers. The board’s probation monitoring report referenced in the hearing reflects changes implemented in 2024: psychotherapy frequency reduced from once weekly to once monthly and drug‑testing frequency reduced from 52 to 36 times per year (effective Sept. 10, 2024), reflecting probation‑monitoring adjustments documented in the packet.

Arguments at hearing

- Petitioner (Kevin Murphy) argued the misconduct resulted from a medication‑induced manic episode, that Avina has since completed treatment and complied with all probation terms, and that the showing in the record — clinical reports, compliance documents and community‑service letters — meets the standard for early termination. Murphy told the board: “He is safe to practice.”

- Department of Justice (Jason Ahn) urged denial, stressing the legal standard and that the board must place public protection first. Ahn cited precedent requiring strong proof of rehabilitation and noted that some expert materials in the record (submitted earlier) described a continuing relapse risk; Ahn said the petitioner must present clear and convincing evidence to overturn the board’s earlier adverse decision.

Witnesses and testimony

- Arturo Avina testified under oath about his treatment, ongoing sobriety, volunteer clinical work providing approximately 76 hours per month of home‑visit and teletherapy services, and a written prevention/wellness plan involving family and community supports. He acknowledged the underlying convictions and said he does not dispute the conduct but said it resulted from a medication‑related psychiatric crisis.

- Kimberly Wood, Avina’s wife and a speech‑language pathologist, testified about his stability, clinical skills and professional conduct. Several family members and community references attended the hearing and were identified on the record.

Board action at meeting

The board admitted exhibits 1–8 into the record. After testimony and closing arguments, the public portion of the hearing closed and the board went into closed session for deliberation. The administrative law judge told the parties: “The petitioner will not receive a decision today, but will receive it in the mail at some point in the future.” The chair later announced that the matter was submitted for decision and the record was closed; no final action was announced in open session.

Ending

The board’s deliberations occurred in closed session and no decision was announced publicly on Feb. 21, 2025. The petitioner and parties were told a written decision will be mailed. The hearing record and admitted exhibits will form the basis of the board’s forthcoming decision on whether to grant early termination of probation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","The Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board- Board Meeting- February 21","oneSentenceSummary","At its Feb. 21, 2025 meeting in Sacramento, the Speech‑Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board heard testimony and admitted exhibits in a petition by licensee Arturo Avina seeking early termination of probation. The board took the matter under submission in closed session; no decision was announced at the meeting.","taxTitle","Respiratory Care Board of California, Boards and Commissions, Executive, California","taxId",76751,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},7315685,"Board hears DCA update, reviews budget and regulations and approves legislative omnibus proposal; minutes and proposal adopted by roll call",143,745000,888000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2374018-2f0aceb617c4432f74975c958f6f19b5&start=745&end=888","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2374018-2f0aceb617c4432f74975c958f6f19b5/thumbnail_745000.jpg","/articles/7315685/California/Board-hears-DCA-update-reviews-budget-and-regulations-and-approves-legislative-omnibus-proposal-minutes-and-proposal-adopted-by-roll-call","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/7315685-5ccd9ae84f0acaaae31d397493c9288a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153401&Signature=hjDvYMZkrVD4Jtjn8-uFPg8okxlA9gvE8j2vAo4LZMoWeN4EM6YMTXbFBUOZb3XnjSZytH9Hu8MFOcoT9EHAi1L5KP~xeXgn0Xea5orlEYXFzkt7UXuUyCxza2tZeNpE8ouTg6sfUm8J674z6qGhmlTI4dShbG6oZi-fgn~ZZJbU0NCbT1sAHQmzHPLUM5AvgW9T3EIpaqJ6NdRIFFz2CFh67ioxQvHV4yTtMGzQJzTQTHLSt4629SlwtQr-zkk9eSePJbSDuhVIvwgkypsml~d4nLA5PI7-ya9rVaPt9UmoKkoeT5S06Xh82IZnhjpLpjZMDj-sLnDYEq2MnxIJ7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Speech‑Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board received a Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) update and several staff reports at its Feb. 21, 2025 meeting in Sacramento and approved an omnibus legislative proposal for non‑substantive statutory updates. The board also approved the Dec. 2024 meeting minutes by roll call.

Why this matters: the DCA update and staff reports include immediate compliance changes for licensees (Form 700 e‑filing), disaster relief measures for wildfire‑affected licensees, and the board’s budget outlook. The legislative action authorizes staff to pursue an omnibus bill to correct and update statutory references.

DCA and administrative updates

- Presenter and contact: Melissa Geer, deputy director for board and bureau relations at DCA, gave the update and asked boards to share resources with licensees.

- Wildfire fee deferral: Geer summarized Governor Newsom’s executive order (cited in the packet as Executive Order N‑1525) providing relief to licensees in specified Los Angeles County ZIP codes affected by wildfires. She said: “Licensees will still need to renew their licenses, but their fees will be postponed for 1 year.” The DCA is providing a disaster help center webpage (www.dca.ca.gov), a toll‑free number and an email (CAfires@DCA.CA.gov) for affected licensees.

- Proposed budget and agency reorganization: Geer noted the governor’s proposed 2025–26 budget package includes eight budget change proposals for DCA programs and a reorganization proposal to form a cabinet‑level consumer protection agency; the proposal will be reviewed by the Little Hoover Commission and the Legislature.

- Ethics filings and training: AB 1170 requires board members to file Form 700 electronically through the Fair Political Practices Commission portal beginning in 2025; paper filings and prior NetFile submissions are no longer accepted. The FPPC portal link and login were emailed to board members; the annual filing deadline is April 1, 2025. Melissa Geer also reminded new and reappointed members to complete Board Member Orientation Training within one year and provided BMOT dates for 2025.

Board administrative matters and staff reports

- Minutes: The board reviewed and approved the Dec. 2024 board meeting minutes as amended. A motion to approve the minutes carried on a roll‑call vote with all members present voting aye.

- Budget and enforcement: Interim Executive Officer Melissa Burns reported the board’s fund condition remains generally healthy but that attorney general and OAH expenditures have driven a projected shortfall without an augmentation request. Burns explained the board anticipates requesting an augmentation of the Attorney General line item to keep the fund in positive condition; the augmentation is funded from the board’s licensing fund, not the state general fund.

- Licensing and practical exam: Burns also reported faster licensing processing times after online application changes and noted a 70% pass rate on the most recent practical exam (November 2024); January/February results were not yet available.

- CE/CPD audits and enforcement: The board’s CE/CPD auditor completed a January 2024 audit of 38 licensees (about 5% sampling). Of those, 21 passed, 14 did not pass, and 2 qualified for exemptions. Burns summarized common audit findings — missing documentation, hours outside the renewal period, excessive self‑study relative to live requirements — and said the audits are intended as both compliance checks and education.

Regulations and legislation

- Hearing‑aid advertising regulations: Staff noted adopted regulations clarifying advertising rules for hearing‑aid dispensing (CCR §1399.127) were filed with the Office of Administrative Law on Dec. 30, 2024, and take effect April 1, 2025.

- Omnibus legislative proposal: The board voted to adopt and submit an omnibus legislative proposal to make nonsubstantive statutory corrections and technical updates. The motion to submit the proposal passed on a roll call vote with all members voting aye.

Votes at a glance

- Approval of Dec. 2024 meeting minutes (Agenda item 3): Motion to approve as amended carried. Roll‑call vote recorded as: Gilda Dominguez — Aye; Dr. Amy White — Aye; Todd Borges — Aye; Dr. Tamara Chambers — Aye; Dr. Charles Sanders — Aye; Karen Chang — Aye. (Mover: Dr. Amy White; seconder: not specified in the record.)

- Adopt legislative omnibus proposal (Agenda item 10): Motion carried by roll call. Vote recorded as: Gilda Dominguez — Aye; Dr. Amy White — Aye; Todd Borges — Aye; Dr. Tamara Chambers — Aye; Dr. Charles Sanders — Aye; Karen Chang — Aye. (Mover/Seconder: not specified in the record.)

Ending

Board staff said they will continue to monitor implementation of DCA‑level changes, provide outreach to impacted licensees, proceed with required audits and enforcement activity and follow up with the Department of Finance on the augmentation request. No public comment was received during the meeting’s public‑comment periods.","At its Feb. 21, 2025 meeting the Speech‑Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board heard a Department of Consumer Affairs update on wildfire fee‑deferral executive orders, AB 1170 Form 700 electronic filing, the governor’s proposed budget and reorganization, and received staff reports on budget projections and auditing; the b",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":44,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":50,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6701319,"Speech‑language pathology board hears petition to end probation for Arturo Avina; decision submitted for later mailing",7860,10683000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2374018-2f0aceb617c4432f74975c958f6f19b5&start=2823&end=10683","/articles/6701319/California/Speechlanguage-pathology-board-hears-petition-to-end-probation-for-Arturo-Avina-decision-submitted-for-later-mailing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6701319-4eefa1e426ba0c4680d122adf001b251/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153401&Signature=HQ24-3bAZ-rVecbUx-na7adXSCGcIMs-e4DRlUp7XvgxefYu1z-yJOhWA-H2zWa16SEn39RUaAxHehJDtYyHEv5ee0WxKvKKTSZu8crMte4j75W1YUHM8Nn8IAKvlFHNCBVol09ofqDOKZ1MnsPTGdEdGcUnDBMaD9usNrjmnFIFUpHaSMz0p09-iNR~6nh3~hl4NZi2VFsoWNYTbamW2DIZ7Fhs8hGPgvPeqhvJ1wPEgV9pfW2SuidxjuTvsLr2pfxL7lcLzkbwPtBqvNgkmGpO9Nv5fgpnBKeWfheXWcLdCsMa~J4CJAZtC0skDHgRC5NQCSqcuG04KZrLHwKNbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Speech‑Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board heard oral testimony on Feb. 21 in Sacramento in a petition by licensed speech‑language pathologist Arturo Frank Avina (license SP27490) seeking early termination of his probation stemming from criminal convictions and a board disciplinary decision.

The petition hearing was presided over by Administrative Law Judge Wim Van Rooyen of the Office of Administrative Hearings. Deputy Attorney General Jason Ahn represented the state; Kevin Murphy represented Avina. Avina testified under oath, and his wife, Kimberly Wood, also testified in support. The board heard testimony from treating mental‑health providers and reviewed eight exhibits admitted into the record, including probation compliance reports and letters from treating clinicians.

The petition package, admitted as exhibits 1–8, included documentation that Avina has completed continuing education requirements, paid restitution to the board ($3,336.25, recorded as paid November 2021), produced quarterly probation reports, and supplied treatment verifications from his psychologist and psychiatric providers. A probation report noted the board reduced certain monitoring conditions: therapy frequency was reduced from weekly to once a month, and drug‑testing frequency was reduced from 52 to 36 times per year effective Sept. 10, 2024. The petition identifies the board’s agency case number as 1I‑2024‑046 and the OAH case number as 2024110686; the current probation term was stated in the hearing record to run through May 5, 2027.

Petitioner counsel Kevin Murphy told the board the record and the witness testimony show Avina is rehabilitated and safe to practice. \"He is safe to practice,\" Murphy told the panel during closing argument, summarizing the clinical letters and testimony the defense offered. Murphy emphasized that Avina’s 2018–2019 conduct was the product of a medication‑induced manic episode, that Avina completed required treatment and probation conditions, and that clinicians gave favorable fitness‑for‑duty assessments.

Deputy Attorney General Jason Ahn urged the board to place public protection first, citing precedent and statutes about licensure restoration. Ahn quoted the board’s governing standard, saying the protection of the public \"shall be the highest priority\" in regulatory decisions, and argued the petitioner had not met the clear‑and‑convincing standard required to restore an encumbered license without the full probation term. Ahn noted the administrative law judge who heard the earlier contested case recommended a three‑year probation; the board adopted a five‑year term in its decision order. Ahn also referenced case law governing reinstatement petitions and Business and Professions Code 2531.02 in his remarks.

Avina testified he has remained engaged in clinical volunteer work (about 76 hours per month), completed clinical education and certifications including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) certification and continuing education units, and participates in peer‑support and advocacy work through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). He said he has abstained from harmful substances and participates in ongoing outpatient therapy with a treating psychologist; he testified he is not taking antidepressant medication as of Sept. 23, 2020, and described a written wellness and prevention plan that includes family and community supports.

The petitioner called Kimberly Wood, who testified about Avina’s ongoing stability and clinical competence and said she believed continued probation was not necessary. Treating clinicians’ letters in the record (exhibits summarized in the hearing) stated clinical improvement and current stability; one psychiatric evaluator’s report in the administrative record referenced a reduced risk of recurrence but included a qualification in the record that clinicians differ in their assessed probabilities.

After receiving testimony and admitting documentary exhibits, the board closed the public record. The board deliberated in closed session; the public minutes record indicates the matter was \"submitted for decision.\" No final decision was announced in open session. The administrative record states a written decision will be mailed to the parties at a later date.

The hearing was part of the board’s public meeting; the board went into closed session under Government Code provisions to consider the petition and other disciplinary matters. The board did not announce any immediate change to Avina’s licensing status during the open meeting.

The hearing record and exhibits will govern any written decision the board issues; the petitioner and the state will be notified by mail of the outcome when it is finalized.

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The board voted by roll call to adopt a legislative proposal to make nonsubstantive technical changes to portions of its practice act and related code sections. The motion carried on a recorded vote (aye: Gilda Dominguez, Amy White, Todd Borges, Tamara Chambers, Charles Sanders, Karen Chang). No public comments were recorded during the vote.

Melissa Geer, deputy director for board and bureau relations at the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), provided a multi‑point DCA update. Geer outlined Executive Order N‑15‑25, issued by Governor Gavin Newsom, which provides fee deferral and limited relief for licensees whose business or residence addresses fall within ZIP codes affected by the recent Los Angeles‑area wildfires. Among the measures described: a one‑year postponement to pay renewal fees for impacted licensees whose licenses expire between Jan. 1 and July 1, 2025; suspension of delinquency fees through July 1, 2025 for affected licensees; and free duplicate or replacement wall certificates through Jan. 7, 2026. DCA also noted a disaster help center webpage and a toll‑free number for affected licensees.

Geer also briefed the board on administrative changes: Governor‑signed AB 1170 requires board members to file Form 700 electronically through the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) portal beginning in 2025, with a filing deadline of April 1, 2025. DCA staff reminded members of required board member orientation dates and recruitment efforts to fill current board vacancies.

Regulatory and enforcement updates included a summary of recently adopted hearing‑aid advertising regulations. Staff reported those regulations were filed with the Secretary of State on Dec. 30, 2024, and will become effective April 1, 2025. The rules clarify what licensed dispensers must include and may not include in hearing‑aid advertising under existing law.

The board’s compliance and licensing staff reported continuing‑education and licensing metrics. A continuing‑education audit of 38 licensees (5% of the sampling frame for that renewal period) found 21 passed, 14 failed and 2 qualified for exemptions; staff described the audit process as primarily educational and said remediation varies by the quantity and type of hours missing. The board also reported enforcement activity: 39 complaints and subsequent arrests during the reporting period, eight citations and fines issued, 10 formal cases pending at the Attorney General’s Office, and 16 licensees currently monitored on probation (including seven subject to drug and alcohol testing). Staff advised the board that higher‑than‑expected Office of the Attorney General costs for contested matters are likely to require an augmentation of the agency’s legal expenditure line to keep the fund condition healthy.

Board members approved the December 2024 meeting minutes as amended in an early agenda action; the roll‑call vote showed all present voting aye. The board also discussed committee calendars and upcoming meeting dates in May, August and December 2025 and noted three current board vacancies (a hearing‑aid dispenser member, a public member and a speech‑language pathologist member).

The board recessed into closed session to consider disciplinary matters — including the petition for penalty relief heard earlier in the day — and to consider an executive‑officer appointment. The open session resumed later with a roll call; staff announced that a decision regarding the interim executive officer appointment had been made and that a public announcement would follow, but no personnel details were announced in open session.

","At its Feb. 21 meeting the board approved a legislative omnibus proposal, received a Department of Consumer Affairs update on wildfire fee relief and license filing changes, and reviewed continuing‑education audits and enforcement statistics. The board also admitted regulatory guidance on hearing‑aid advertising set to take effect April 1, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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