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2 | State / district | Does the state/district allow support personnel? | If yes, which title(s) do support personnel hold? | If so, in what settings? | What are the educational requirements for support personnel? | Is the C-SLPA required? | Does the state regulate? | What are the CE requirements for support personnel? | Per the state license, is the CCC required to supervise SLPAs? | What are the requirements for the supervising SLP? (number of licensed years and does the CFY count? Is a speciality CE required to supervise? How many support personnel can an SLP supervise at once?) | What level of supervision is the supervising SLP required to provide, direct and indirect hours? | Does language about the CCC need to be removed in order to ensure clarity? | Random notes | Regulation(s) and link(s) | ||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Alabama | yes | Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLA), Level I and Level II | all / unclear, definitely in schools (and maybe only in schools) since superindendents and educator certificates are mentioned | Level I: bachelor's degree in SLP/ComD and GPA of 2.75+ (some exceptions). Level II: 12 hours of grad credit in SpEd and/or master's degree in CAA-accredited school with grades B or above. Level II SLA must have a valid or expired Level I certificate. Other requirements also apply. | no | yes, the SLPA and supervising SLP are registered with the AL Board of Examiners for SLP & AUD - per regulations, [the supervising SLP] shall be responsible for the legal, ethical, and moral professional behavior relating to [...] each assistant [...] under the [SLP's] supervision" (pg 2-10, see cell 2H for PDF of regs) | Level I SLA certificate is nonrenewable. Level II SLA renewal requires 50 clock hours of allowable professional development OR 2 semester hours of allowable credit per https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/290-3-2-.30 but 10 cont ed hours per http://abespa.alabama.gov/PDF/rules/Rules&Regulations2021.pdf | No | Supervising SLP must be a licensee. supervisor may accept no more than the equivalent of two full-time assistants concurrently | Supervision requires the physical presence of the SLP in the same facility at all times when the SLA is carrying out assigned clinical responsibilities. The SLP must document direct observation of at least 10% of all clinical services the SLA provides. | no | Application for registration of an assistant is completed by the supervising SLP, signed by both SLP and SLA, and must be notarized. Cost for registration $100, renewal $50. Level I SLA certificate is nonrenewable and valid for three scholastic years; Level II SLA certificate is renewable and valid for five scholastic years. strangely online registration for SLA in AL is not available and only via "contact us"? http://abespa.alabama.gov/forms1.aspx | Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology rules & regulations http://abespa.alabama.gov/forms1.aspx (PDF of rules found at the top or at this link http://abespa.alabama.gov/PDF/rules/Rules&Regulations2021.pdf (assistant information begins on pg 2-9) and the administrative code r/t schools, Level I and Level II SLPAs https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/290-3-2-.30 and | ||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Alaska | yes | Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant | all / unclear, definitely in schools (and maybe only in schools), since the supervising SLP is required to have a teaching certificate | associate of applied science degree in disabilities with a speech-language support emphasis from specific universities or a bachelor's degree in SLP from accredited institution. 100 hours of field work are required | no, but it is one way to obtain the AK SLPA license | yes, regulated by the AK Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development | 15 clocks hours every two years; translation to yearly: 7.5 hours per year | No | supervising SLP must be licensed, must have a valid Type A or Type C teaching certificate with speech-specific endorsement. Supervising SLP may not supervise more than 2 SLPAs. Having an SLPA may not increase your caseload | during the first 90 days: at least 50% of the SLPA services; after first 90 days: at least 20% of the SLPA services | no | AK Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development > Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing > Regulation of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/AudiologistsandSpeech-LanguagePathologists.aspx Links to statues and regulations (PDFs) found here https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/AudiologistsandSpeech-LanguagePathologists/StatutesandRegulations and also and also and also | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Arizona | yes | speech-language pathology assistant | all / unclear (none is explicitly mentioned and none is explicitly verboten); "students and clients" are mentioned in regulations, so schools and more?? | approved training program for SLPA, 20-40 hours of gen ed or a bachelor's degree & 20-40 hours of SLP technical coursework; 100 hours of clinical interaction that does not include observation, under the supervision of a licensed master's level SLP | no - but if the SLPA holds certification from a nationally recognized speech-language-hearing association (e.g., the C-SLPA) that has been approved by the AZ Dept of Health Services, SLPA educational requirements may be waived (See Title 36-1940.04.B). | Yes, SLPAs are licensed by the AZ state Department of Health Services | none listed in regulations | No. A state license is required. | supervising SLP must have at least two years of full-time professional experience as a licensed SLP. May not supervise more than 2 FT or 3 PT SLPAs at one time. | During the first 90 days: at least 20% direct supervision and 10% of indirect supervision of all the time the SLPA is providing services. After the first 90 days: the supervising SLP can adjust supervision but the minimum ongoing supervision must include documentation of direct and indirect supervision hours and at least 1 hour of direct supervision weekly and as much indirect supervision as needed to maintain quality of care; also includes direct contact with at least 10% of the SLPA's clients or students each quarter (and must be varied clients from the caseload, not the same clients). Supervising SLP must directly supervise with medically fragile clients. (See regulations here for a few more stipulations.) | no, the CCC and ASHA are not directly/explicitly referred to in SLPA licensing | An SLPA may have more than one supervising SLP; one of the supervisors is designated as the primary supervisor. | https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/36/01940-04.htm AZ also allowed "SL technicians" but no new applications for this certificate are accepted after June 2014 (per ASHA state page) | ||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Arkansas | yes | speech-language pathology assistant (hereafter SLPAs in this row) & speech-language pathology aides | schools/educational settings (the AR Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in conjunction with DHS and DDS regulates SLPAs & aides in providing educational services to children with disabilities, birth-21yo; SLP aides can only work in such educational settings). No other settings are explicitly mentioned. | SLPA has academic and on-the-job training (bachelor's degree in SLP or req'd aademic training, see Section 13.10, subsection A.2 of regulations). SLP aide has a HS diploma and on-the-job training. | no, but it is one way to obtain the AR SLPA license (section 13.10.A.3) | yes, register with the AR Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESP) (see https://healthy.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/ABESPA-Rule.pdf, section 13.7); see also 13.11.B "[the professional liability] and ethical responsibility [...] remain the full responsibility of the supervising speech-language pathologist"; see also 13.17 | for SLPA: at least one hour for every month of registration, up to 10 hours per fiscal year. At least five must be in Content Area I (see regulations page 35) | No, not mentioned. | Supervising SLP must be licensed with DOH/DOE and have two years of professional experience after the CF. May not supervise more than 2 FT or 3 PT SLPA. Supervising SLP & SLPA must attend an initial training session prior to registration approval. Supervising SLP and SLPA must read some of the AR code & board rules and submit a statement that they agree. (See regulations page 36-37). Supervising SLP must be able to be reached by personal contact, phone, or other immediate means at all times when direct care is being rendered (see regulations page 38). | For the first 45 days: at least 30% direct and indirect superivsion is required. [EX: If the SLPA has 30 hours of direct client contact, that would mean the supervising SLP does at least 9 hours of direct supervision and at least 9 hours of indirect supervision.] (See regulations page 37 for further specifics re first 45 days.) After the first 45 days, the supervising SLP can adjust supervision but the required minimum is documentation of client contact provided by the SLP to each student/patient/client at least every 30 calendar days; a minimum of 1 hour of direct supervision weekly (or a minimum of 10% for SLPAs treating <10 hours per week) and as much indirect supervision as needed to maintain quality of care. 100% supervision is required when the SLPA is treating someone who is medically fragile. | not exactly but kind of. The CCC is *usually* listed as an "or" option, but in section 13.10.B.1.vi "observation experiences include [...] observation of an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist. [...] or video observation of an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist." (In section 13.10.B.2, the CCC is listed as an "or" option.) | AR DOH > Examiners in Speech-Language Patholgoy and Audiology here https://healthy.arkansas.gov/boards-commissions/boards/examiners-in-speech-language-pathology-and-audiology-arkansas-board/ which includes links to Rules & Codes Find application instructions for SLPAs/aides here (PDF) https://healthy.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/ABESPA-Rule.pdf https://healthy.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Instructions-to-Register-a-SLP-Assistant.pdf and application for SLPA here https://healthy.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/APPLICATION-FOR-SLPA.pdf and application for supervising SLP here https://healthy.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/ABESPA_APPLICATION-TO-SUPERVISE-SLP.pdf and the DESE page, which is not terribly helpful https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/special-education/technical-assistance-providers/speech-language-pathology-assistantaide-program | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | California | yes | speech-language pathology assistant (hereafter SLPAs in this row) & speech-language pathology aides | unclear, schools for sure (if working in the schools, the SLPA's services must be specified in the IEP) | SLPAs: course work that satisfies the competencies defined in ASHA's Guidlines for [...] SLPA Appendix C [...] Suggested Competencies (1996, Spring); minimum of 15 hours of directed observation; minimum of 100 hours of field work experience (see regulations); associate's degree from accredited SLPA program OR evidence of bachelor's in SLP/ComD (See regulations). SLP aides: on-the-job training (see regulation 1399.154.4) | no, but completion of ASHA's suggested competences (as referenced in cell 6E) is one option for being eligible for registration as an SLPA in CA | yes | 12 hours every 2 years (regulation); translation to yearly: 6 hours per year | No | SLPAs: Supervising SLP must maintain a current, active, unrestricted CA license OR may hold a current, active, unrestricted teaching credential. Supervising SLP must have at least 2 years of FT experience or 3,120 hours as a licensed or credentialed SLP (FT means a minimum of 30 hours per week, at least 36 weeks in a calendar year). Supervising SLP must complete at least 6 hours of PD in supervision training before supervising and 3 hours in supervision training of PD every 4 years thereafter. No more than 3 FT support personnel, no more than 6 support personel at any time. SLP aides: supervising SLP must be present any time an aide is assisting with patients, unless an alternate plan has been approved by the board (see regulation). No more than 3 aides, unless the board authorizes it (see regulation 1399.154.3) | For the first 90 days: at least 20% per week. When working with individuals who are medically fragile, the SLPA must have direct supervision. | no - neither the CCC nor ASHA are mentioned anywhere | An SLPA may have more than one supervising SLP; one of the supervisors is designated as the lead supervisor (regulation). Registration of an SLPA is automatically cancelled if a SLP license is issued to the same individual. -Experience as an SLP aide cannot be used toward the supervised clinical experience (see regulation 1399.154.7) | https://www.speechandhearing.ca.gov/board_activity/lawsregs/index.shtml https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Browse/Home/California/CaliforniaCodeofRegulations?guid=IEDB66AD04C8111EC89E5000D3A7C4BC3&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default) | CA dept of Consumer Affairs licenses SLPs & SLPAs + aides > Board = Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board. Collaboration c State Dept of Ed, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and the Advisory Commission on SpEd. CA Department of Public Health only licenses Cert'd hemodialysis techs, CNAs, HH aides, and nursing home admin | |||||||||||||||||||
8 | Colorado | yes | speech language pathology assistant (SLPA) | SLPAs are definitely used in schools/educational settings and in EI; no other settings are explicitly mentioned | bachelor's degree, certification program, 100 clinical practicum hours (see CO DOE information here; more complicated way to view: see CO DOE website here - scroll down a bit to see this info) | yes, the C-SLPA is required in EI settings & ASHA is listed as the regulatory agency (CO Dept of Early Childhood > Early Intervention CO https://dcfs.my.salesforce-sites.com/eicolorado/EI_About?p=About&s=Early-Intervention-Provider-Personnel-Standards&lang=en) and PDF link here https://dcfs.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#410000012srR/a/4N000002SzCs/ZVrU.yiiRXEPElpzlZwC5VsWwnVwIQLiimPwlAqD.EM | No. The CO DOE authorizes SLPAs and says they need certification (see cells 7E & 7N of this spreadsheet) but ASHA is listed as the regulatory agency AND SLPAs are not listed under "apply for new license" nor under "licensing services > download a licensee/discipline list > speech language - pathology" here: CO Department of Regulatory Agencies > Division of Professions and Occupations > Office of Speech-Language Pathology Certification https://dpo.colorado.gov/SLP | 50 contact hours every 5 years per CO DOE (see here); translation to year: 10 hours per year | Yes, at least to get the initial SLPA authorization from the DOE and to supervise in EI. See cell 7L | The recommended number of SLPAs being supervised by one SLP should not exceed three. Information found on this CDE website > link to this PDF | Direct supervision may be conducted electronically via a live internet broadcast of video conference by a nationally- certified SLP residing and working within the state of Colorado or within a reasonable commuting distance to Colorado. SLPA students or SLPAs under an Emergency Authorization require fifty percent direct supervision. It is recommended that Authorized SLPAs receive the following amount of supervision: first 90 days – 30% total supervision with 20% being direct supervision and 10% being indirect supervision. After 90 days 20% total supervision with 10% being direct supervision and 10% being indirect supervision. (see links in cell 7J) | Yes. In EI the SLPA must be "operating under the supervision of a CO licensed and ASHA certified SLP (see pgs 22, 35 of this PDF https://dcfs.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#410000012srR/a/4N000002SzCs/ZVrU.yiiRXEPElpzlZwC5VsWwnVwIQLiimPwlAqD.EM The DOE also requires it for SLPAs to get the initial authorization (see cell 7N for that page). The other regulations for supervising SLPs state (the ones where SLPAs are not mentioned, see cell 7N), "The Director does not require that an applicant maintain ASHA membership as a condition of certification" (1.4.D) and the CCC is listed as an "or" option in other areas | Code of Colorado Regulations > Department of Regulatory Agencies > Division of Professions and Occupations - Office of Speech-Language Pathology Certification > 4 CCR 748-1 (SLPAs are NOT mentioned in these regulations) https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/DisplayRule.do?action=ruleinfo&ruleId=3161&deptID=18&agencyID=195&deptName=Department%20of%20Regulatory%20Agencies&agencyName=Division%20of%20Professions%20and%20Occupations%20-%20Office%20of%20Speech-Language%20Pathology%20Certification&seriesNum=4%20CCR%20748-1 (link to PDFhttps://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/GenerateRulePdf.do?ruleVersionId=10977&fileName=4%20CCR%20748-1). CO DOE Career Info about with links for prospective SLPAs https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/sd-sli_careerinformation#slpa how to apply for initial school SLPAs authorization https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/checklist-initialspeechlanguage how to apply for a renewal of school SLPA authorization https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/checklist-authrenewalspeechlanguagepathology | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Connecticut | yes | Level 1 aide & Level 2 assistant (hereafter, "SLPA" in this row) | schools; no other setting is explicitly mentioned nor verboten | Level 1 aide: “on-the-job,” provided by supervising SLPs or through inservice training that develops task-specific knowledge and skills. Required education is a high school degree or equivalent. “on-the-job,” provided by supervising SLPs or through inservice training that develops task-specific knowledge and skills. Required education is a high school degree or equivalent. Level 2 assistant: associate's degree or equivalent work; more formal and in-depth education and training that may be obtained by a combination of specific post-secondary course work and on-the-job training related to being support personnel in speech-language pathology. (see this PDF, see cell 8N for access details) | no, but the CT Speech-Language Hearing Association *really* wants you to get the C-SLPA https://www.ctspeechhearing.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=11092&pk_association_webpage=23557 | No. CT DOH does not license or regulate (or even mention) SLPAs. | No, state licensure through DOH/DPH and, if employed in school, SDE certification are required to supervise | Supervising SLP should have practiced for two years in the setting where they are supervising. One preservice/CE in supervision is recommended. An SLP may supervise no more than 3 support personnel. | As the supervisory responsibility of the SLP increases, time allocated for direct service by the SLP must decrease. As a minimum, documented supervision of support personnel should be completed according to the following schedule: 1. At least thirty percent (30%) direct and indirect supervision is required and must be documented for the first 90 workdays. Direct supervision is required for no less than twenty percent (20%) of individual/family contact time. It is strongly recommended that the first 10 hours of client/family contact following initial hiring should be with direct supervision. 2. Thereafter, documented supervision is required for at least twenty percent (20%) of all sessions of individual/family contact. At least half of this time must be direct supervision. It is recommended that direct supervision include at least one in every ten consecutive sessions of each individual/family. 3. If there is a change of setting after the initial 90-day work period, the amount of supervision may be adjusted depending on the competency of the assistant, the needs of the clients served, and the nature of the assigned tasks. Alternate time of supervision so that all on the caseload are seen at least once every two weeks. Indirect supervision is required and may include demonstration, record review, and review and evaluation of audio or videotaped sessions, interactive television, and/or supervisory conferences that may be conducted by telephone. Additional direct and indirect supervision, beyond the minimum required, may be necessary depending on the skills of the assistant and the needs of the individual/family. The SLP should review each individual intervention/treatment plan to determine these supervision needs on a caseby-case basis. After the initial 10 hours of direct supervision, the ratio of direct/indirect supervision may be adjusted depending on the competency of support personnel, the needs of the individuals and families served, and the nature of the assigned tasks, but must comply with the minimum supervision requirements described above. At no time should support personnel perform tasks when a supervising SLP cannot be reached by personal contact, phone, pager, or other immediate means. When multiple supervisors are used, the supervisors are encouraged to coordinate and communicate with each other. | no | CT State Department of Education (CSDE) > Special Education > Disabilities, Eligibility, Guidance, and Forms > Special Education Guidance Documents and Topic Briefs https://portal.ct.gov/sde/special-education/special-education-guidance-documents-and-topic-briefs with link to "Guide for the Training, Use, and Supervision of Speech-Language Pathology Aides and Assistants in Connecticut" (1999) PDF at https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sde/special-education/guide4trnguse.pdf?rev=0d4680d5d17c46d6993a604ab96773ee&hash=59B59E6151C0AE3A80C11B46A81C65FE SLPAs are not mentioned on the CT State Department of Health licensure page https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/slp/speech-and-language-pathologist--licensure nor in any of the regulations/practice act https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_399.htm#sec_20-410 nor in the "education and experience regulations" https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/departments-and-agencies/dph/dph/practitioner_licensing_and_investigations/plis/speech/slpregspdf.pdf?rev=c5095cedac5f4cedb6ed6e842f344c40&hash=3B616269B86B40BA3EA2105B39792E2E | ||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Delaware Fix SLP is aware that regulations are currently in development. This row has not been updated and thus does not reflect any possible change(s) | SLPAs are mentioned in Title 24, Chapter 37, just like SLPs and AUDs. SLPAs are not allowed to serve as public members on the State Board of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers and no board members are required to be SLPAs (Title 24 > Chapter 37 > Subchapter I > 3703 > 4a.2). The Board does not list licensing fees for SLPAs on its website, and thus, I do not think a license is available for SLPAs in DE, just outlined in the legislation. Per https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title24/3700.shtml - SLP aides need only have a HS diploma or equivalent, require no further licensing, and have very few allowed duties | unclear, ASHA lists schools and no other setting on their DE state site (https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/de/delaware-support-personnel-requirements/); SLPAs are not mentioned in the DE Dpt of Ed code though | To be licensed by the DE State Board of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers, the SLPA must have the C-SLPA (Title 24 > Chapter 37 > Subchapter II > 3708 > (a) 4.) per ASHA site, no additional requirements for school settings | The Delaware state licensing board does not currently regulate SLPAs per Fix SLP's MEGA facts spreadsheet. DE Board has "grounds for discipline" and "reinstatement of a suspended license" in the legislation | probably, given DE's strong adherence to the CCC | YES - big issues with the CCC in DE for SLPs - virtually no clarity about SLPAs | https://delcode.delaware.gov/title24/c037/sc01/index.html | SLPs, SLPAs, AUDs are not mentioned in the DE Education Code and Regulations https://education.delaware.gov/legacy/home/educators/licensure-and-certification/code-and-regulations/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | District of Columbia (D.C.; Washington DC) | yes | speech language pathology assistant (SLPA) | unclear | Associate’s degree from a technical training program in SpeechLanguage Pathology Assisting or a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology | no | SLPAs are not regulated in the school settings. they do need to be registered with the board. The supervising SLP is professionally and ethically responsible for the SLPA. https://dcregs.dc.gov/Common/DCMR/SectionList.aspx?SectionNumber=17-7915 | 10 every 2 years (1 in ethics, 2 in LGBTQ continuing ed, 10% in director-approved topics); (translation to yearly: 5 hours per year) | No | supervising SLP must have practiced as an SLP in DC or elsewhere in the US for at least 2 years. No formal or public disciplinary action for at least the preceeding two years. No more than 2 FT SLPAs at once - and if supervising CFs or grad students, the total supervisees may not exceed 4. | direct supervision means the SLP is in the office / facility. must maintain written documentation of the systematic supervision of the SLPA | no. the CCC is not mentioned anywhere. The ASHA code of ethics is mentioned in the standards of conduct | the supervising SLP cosigns all the SLPA's notes | https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/audiology-and-speech-language-pathology-licensing > https://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/service_content/attachments/Speech-Language%20Pathology%20Assistant%20Regs.pdf | new license application checklist: https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/speech-language-pathology-assistant-application-checklist (associate's degree required) | |||||||||||||||||||
12 | Florida | yes | speech-language pathology assistant | unclear; no setting was explicitly verboten | bachelor's degree, which includes at least 24 semester hours | no | The FL DOH certifies and regulates SLPAs (the supervising SLP maintains responsibility for all services provided by the assistant) (FL statutes > Title XXXII > Chapter 468 > Part I Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology > 468.1215) | ? | No | Must be licensed. Max number: 2 FT or 3 PT (64B20-4.004) | quarterly performance reviews for the first year; annual performance review in subsequent years; supervising SLP must be on the premises when SLPA is doing client care (64B20-4.004) | no | an SLPA may have up to 3 supervisors only if they have been an SLPA for 2+ years; one supervisor is designated as the primary (64B20-4.004) | FL statutes http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0400-0499/0468/0468PARTIContentsIndex.html FL Administrative Code https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=64B20-4 from the FL DOE (PDF that references SLPAs and states that they must be supervised by a DOH-licensed SLP) https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=001098588266447694026:-7bfbq6htw0&q=https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/7746/urlt/0080136-1314ccdesepk-12.doc&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjw5bi6ho2KAxVis1YBHdpKE9cQFnoECAoQAQ&usg=AOvVaw033z7pJ9-4BXIYmJFuwT6l&fexp=72821502,72801196,72821501,72801194,72801195 | ||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Georgia | yes | they are called SLP aides. Registration as a SLP aide is not req'd of a public education communication aide while that person is an employee of an educational institution provided that no fees are charged for services either directly or through a third party (OCGA 43-44-7-b2) | schools for sure (a paraprofessional license is required in schools, but board registration is not (see cell C12 of this spreadsheet)); no details about other settings | minimum education requirement is graduation from high school or receipt of a GED certificate. requires at least 40 hours of on-the-job training | no, it's not mentioned | per licensing, the supervising SLP is responsible for the legal and ethical maintenance of the SLP aide; the board rule OCGA 43-1-19 indicates the regulatory responsibility the Board has over those it licenses; OCGA 43-44-6 states, "The board shall register and otherwise regulate qualified speech-language pathology aides...." - see cell B12 of this spreadsheet for the exception when SLP aides are not required to be registered with the board. | none | no | supervising SLP must be a board-approved GA licensed SLP. Max no more than 2 aides if SLP works FT, no more than 1 if SLP works PT | SLP is with the aide for the first 10 hours of client care; then for 1 hour per week after the first 10 hours. SLP retains documentation of the supervision for at least two years. | no | family of the client must be informed in writing by the supervising SLP that the services will be provided by the aide | https://www.gapsc.com/Certification/LicensesPermits/paraprofessional.aspx https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/609-6 https://sos.ga.gov/page/speech-pathology-and-audiology-faqs https://sos.ga.gov/page/speech-pathology-and-audiology-board-rules | ||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Hawaii | yes, support service in schools | communication aides per HI DOE; these aides are not mentioned in HI state regulations as issued by the board | schools only, it seems | HS or equivalent, 48 credits or completion of the ParaPro assessment, 2 years of work experience, 1 year of working with an SLP; some substitutions apply (see this PDF) | no, it's not mentioned | There is no license issued by the state for SLPAs (see cell 13N for links to these requirements). Per Fix SLP MEGA Facts Spreadsheet: "The Hawaii state licensing board does not currently regulate SLPAs." Per ASHA HI state site: "Support personnel are not licensed by the state" | none | Probably; Level IV seems to be required to supervise, and any SLP above Level III is required to have the CCC (see page 8 of this PDF). (For reference, Levels II and above are allowed to work in schools; Level II is the CF) | The supervising SLP must be a Level IV or higher in the school system, which includes supervisory experience or aptitude (see this PDF, link to access found in cell 13N) | unclear | kind of, but not really. SLPs must submit evidence of eligibility for the CCC, see https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/files/2013/08/har_100-c2.pdf | must possess a valid HI driver's license. Note: in the regulations, the CCC is "awarded" by ASHA | HI Department of Education on "communication aides": see https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Employment/Pages/Support-Service-Classifications.aspx and https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/Support%20Services%20Personnel/Communication%20Aide.Part%20I.7-1-03%20%28S%29.pdf and https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/Support%20Services%20Personnel/Communication%20Aide.Part%20II.6-6-13%20%28S%29.pdf HI Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional & Vocational Licensing Division Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/speech/ | ||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Idaho | yes | aides and assistants are listed in the statutes (Title 54 Professions, Vocations, and Businesses > Chapter 29 Speech and Hearing Services Practice Act, see here). On the Board website's "search for licenses" option, SLP assistants are listed but SLP aides are not, even though both are outlined in the statutes | schools; no other setting is explicitly mentioned nor explicitly verboten | assistants: associate's degree with board-approved cirriculum, pass an examination offered by ASHA (see this PDF, link to access found in cell 14N) | unclear. Assistants are required to pass an SLPA examination offered by ASHA | yes - but not really in schools "Such persons, while practicing in the public school setting, shall be exempt from all provisions of this chapter; provided, however, that any such person working in an ID public school setting with a pupil personnel services certificate with a SLP endorsement or audiology endorsement, or a SLP aide or SLP assistant, shall be prohibited from practicing independently in a setting other than a public school unless such person is duly licensed as set forth in this chapter" (Title 54-2905.1(c)) | 10 hours every year | No | supervising SLP must be a licensee in good standing; unclear if there are others - supervisory requirements for provisional licensed are clear, but not for support personnel. If working in a school, the SLP assistants and aides must be supervised by an SLP with a pupil personnel services certificate with an SLP endorsement | supervising SLP must be a licensee in good standing; unclear if there are others - supervisory requirements for provisional licensed are clear, but not for support personnel | no | ID Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses > Speech, Hearing and Communication Services Licensure Board issues SLPA licenses https://edopl.idaho.gov/OnlineServices/_/#3 -Link to ID statutes https://dopl.idaho.gov/statutes/ -Link to ID rules https://dopl.idaho.gov/rules/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Illinois | yes | speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) | any (school, private practice, healthcare, EI), as long as the SLPA has sufficient SLP supervision | associate's degree in an SLPA program or a bachelor's in SLP, ComD, etc. Specific hour requirements apply (see sections 8.5 & 8.6 here). 100 hours of supervised field work | no | Yes, every SLPA must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) | 20 hours every two years (translation to year: 10 hours per year) | No | The supervising SLP must have at least 2 years of experience, after the CF (the CF does not count toward the two years). Must complete 6 hours of continuing education in supervision before beginning to supervise and must maintain at least 2 hours each year they supervise an SLPA. in schools, the supervising SLP is required to hold a license from IDFPR and Illinois State Baord of Education (ISBE) Professional Educator License - but the SLPA is only required to have the license from IDFPR in school settings. Max number: no more than 2 if a FT SLP; no more than one, if PT. | "direct" means onsite, in-view, and guidance. at least 30% of the speech-language pathology assistant's actual patient or client contact time per patient or client during the first 90 days of initial employment as a speech-language pathology assistant. Thereafter, a speech-language pathology assistant must be under the direct supervision of a speech-language pathologist at least 20% of the speech-language pathology assistant's actual patient or client contact time. Supervising SLP must be available to communicate with the SLPA any time the SLPA is doing client care. | no | Regulations: Illinois General Assembly > Professions, occupations, and business operations (225 ILCS 110/) Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act > assistants' licensing requirements and supervision requirements are addressed in sections 8.7 & 8.8 https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1325&ChapterID=24 Illinois Administrative Code > Title 68: Professions and Occupations > Chapter VII: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation > Subchapter b: Professions and occupations > Part 1465 The Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/06801465sections.html Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) > Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/speechlangaudio.html thorough and accurate outline of licensing requirements from the Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association (this site states that "The IL Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act requires ASHA CCCs only for the purpose of supervising CFs and/or candidates completing the SLPA Certification Program" https://www.ishail.org/licensure-credentials-and-renewal-requirements and this page makes it clear that supervision of an SLPA does not require the CCC https://www.ishail.org/supervision Illinois State Board of Education is only needed for supervising SLPs; SLPAs in IL do not require anything besides the license and supervision, see pg 15 of this document https://www.isbe.net/Documents/50-44_sped_personnel.pdf#search=speech%20%20assistants https://www.isbe.net/licensure/ | Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association deserves kudos for their lovely and clear website, with links to all appropriate regulation - and the website was updated August 2024, very recently! | ||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Indiana | yes | There are three tiers of SLP support personnel: (1) speech-language pathology aides [lowest level of education required] (2) speech-language pathology associates [middle level of education required] (3) speech-language pathology assistants [highest level of education required] | unclear, no specific setting was explicitly mentioned nor explicitly verboten; the licensing application states "name of school / hospital / facility / company where the support personnel will be employed" so perhaps all...? (https://www.in.gov/pla/files/SLP-1-Form.pdf) | SLP aide: HS diploma or equivalent. SLP associate: associate's degree or equivalent with specific SLP coursework & clinical observation & 100 hours of field work. SLP assistant: bachelor's degree or equivalent with specific SLP coursework & 100 hours of clinical practicum supervised by an IN-licensed SLP. (See specifics about each of these on this website.) | no | yes, all three tiers of SLP support personnel are licensed by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA). The IN DOE does not license support personnel. | none | no? (see IC 25-35.6-1-7 & IC 25-35.6-1-8 on IGA website) The CCC is mentioned... I need help disciphering the legalese (see IC 25-35.6-1-8 here) | -hold a current IN license (see cell 16I). Max number: suspect 3, given the supervisor form (link in 16D) | SLP aide: (1) The supervisor of the SLP aide shall provide direct supervision a minimum of twenty percent (20%) weekly for the first ninety (90) days of work and ten percent (10%) weekly thereafter. The supervisor must: (A) be physically present within the same building as the SLP aide whenever direct client care is provided; and (B) directly provide a minimum of thirty-three percent (33%) of the patient's or client's treatment weekly. | yes | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency > Professions > Speech Language Pathology & Audiology Home > Speech Language Pathology & Audiology Licensing information https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/speech-language-pathology-and-audiology-home/speech-language-pathology-and-audiology-licensing-information/#SLP_Support_Personnel_Application_Information (this site is a little misleading - the site should use a numbered list under supervisor requirements for the "hold ONE of these" requirement and there appears to be a portion of that duplicated (and left incomplete) below "attention support personnel" Indiana General Assembly > Indiana Code > Title 25 > Article 35.6 Speech Pathologists and Audiologists https://iga.in.gov/laws/2022/ic/titles/25#25-35.6 Indiana Speech Language Hearing Association (ISHA) > resources > licensure https://islha.org/licensure/ ISHA site also lists support personnel under "resources for school SLPs" but not under "resources for medical SLPs," unclear why, perhaps because of setting restrictions, but no such restrictions were found in the regulations https://islha.org/resources-for-school-slps/ and and and and and | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Iowa | yes | speech pathology assistant I & speech pathology assistant II. A speech pathology assistant I works with an individual for whom significant improvement is expected within a reasonable amount of time. A speech pathology assistant II works with an individual for whom maintenance of present level of communication is the goal; or for whom, based on the history and diagnosis, only slow improvement is expected | unclear, no specific setting was explicitly mentioned nor explicitly verboten | 740.8(2) Minimum requirements. a. A speech pathology assistant I or II will satisfy the following minimum requirements: (1) Reach the age of majority; (2) Complete a high school education, or its equivalent; and (3) Complete one of the following: 1. A three-semester-hour (or four-quarter-hour) course in introductory speech and language pathology for speech pathology assistants or in audiology for audiology assistants from an accredited educational institution and 15 hours of instruction in the specific tasks that the assistant will be performing; or 2. A minimum training period comprised of 75 clock hours on instruction and practicum experience. (Iowa Administrative Code, accessed via IA SLP & Aud licensing page) | no | In IA, SLPAs are unlicensed | none | no | A licensee may not utilize more than three assistants unless a plan of supervision is filed and approved by the board. (740.8(4)) | must be supervised by a licensed SLP & a written plan must be in place for their role & supervision (see IA Administrative Code 481--740.8(147)). direct on-site observation for a minimum of 20 percent of the assistant’s direct patient care for level I speech pathology and level I audiology assistants and 10 percent for level II speech pathology assistants. (740.8(3)) | no | IA Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing > Speech Pathology and Audiology, links to Laws & Rules https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/speech-pathology-audiology Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology Licensure Rules PDF (administrative code 481--740) https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/speech-pathology-audiology Iowa Speech Language Hearing Association (ISHA) > members > licensure & certification https://www.isha.org/index.php/members/licensure-and-certification | |||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Kansas | Yes | speech language pathology assistant (SLPA) | unclear. no specific setting is explicitly mentioned nor explicitly verboten | Requirements (HS diploma + training program): https://www.kdads.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1476/638521514424730000 (pg 10, 28-61-8) | no | No. SLPAs are not issued a license in KS. The supervising SLP is responsible for determining their qualifications and registering as their supervisor, etc (see https://www.kdads.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1476/638521514424730000). | not exactly CE: one hour of ongoing supervised training by a licensed SLP (see cell 18K) | No, no mention of the CCC | The supervising SLP may not hold a temporary license, must be fully licensed in KS | at least one hour of ongoing supervised training per month (28-61-8(a)3) & Each supervisor shall directly supervise at least 10 percent of the assistant’s client contact time. No portion of the assistant’s direct client contact shall be counted toward the ongoing training required in subsection (a). No portion of the assistant’s time performing activities under indirect supervision shall be counted toward client contact time. (f) “Direct supervision” shall mean the on-site, in-view observation and guidance provided by a speech-language pathologist or audiologist to an assistant while the assistant performs an assigned activity. (g) “Indirect supervision” shall mean the type of guidance, other than direct supervision, that a speech-language pathologist or audiologist provides to an assistant regarding the assistant’s assigned activities. This term shall include demonstration, record review, and review and evaluation of audiotaped sessions, videoteped sessions, or sessions involving interactive television | No. The CCC is not mentioned in regulations about supervising SLPs. The CCC is not required ("either state licensure or CCC" language for some licensing of SLPs) for licensure. | Cleaner version of KS SLP Rules and Regulations https://www.kdads.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1478/638521514429100000 Paper application for SLP to fill out re assistant https://www.kdads.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/4032/638646612935670000 (pp. 3-6) KS Department for Aging and Disability Services https://www.kdads.ks.gov/licensing-policy/health-occupations-credentialing/regulations-statutes | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Kentucky | yes | speech-language pathology assistant | only in the public schools and under the supervision of an appropriately qualified supervisor | bachelor's or equivalent in SLP/ComD, with specific cirriculum requirements; see https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/201/017/034/ | no | yes, KY Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology issues licenses for SLPAs | none? | no | The supervising SLP must hold a KY license or Education Standards Board Master's level certification. As supervision of an SLPA increases, the direct service that the SLP is providing must decrease. An SLPA may have multiple supervisors, but a supervising SLP may not be the primary supervisor for more than two SLPAs. Any time the SLPA is providing services, the SLP must be able to be immediately reached in-person or via phone/pager. See https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/201/017/027/ | Direct and indirect supervision are required weekly, potentially more depending on skills of the SLPA. Direct supervision means the SLP is in sight of the services being provided. See https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/201/017/027/ | no | KY Public Protection Cabinet > Department of Professional Licensing > KY Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology https://slp.ky.gov/ Links to KY Revised Statutes and Administrative Regulations r/t SLP/AUD https://slp.ky.gov/newstatic_Info.aspx?static_ID=491&menuid=151 Regulation 034 about licensure requirements of SLPAs https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/201/017/034/ Regulation 107 about supervision of SLPAs https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/201/017/027/ and and and and and adndnd | |||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Louisiana | yes | speech-language pathology assistants (SLPA) must be state licensed and have ancillary certification from the LA Department of Education. There is also a provisional SLPA license for individuals who have not completed the on-the-job training. There is also an SLP aide (exempted from licensure requirements) | unclear - but definitely in schools (with ancillary certification) | for speech-language pathology assistant: bachelor's with specific cirriculum requirements, 225 clinical practicum hours with specifications (see regulations, chapter 1, section 107 sections G & H3) | no | LA Board of Examiners Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | 10 hours per year? Unclear if this requirement applies to SLPAs (see regulations, chapter 1, section 127) | No | Supervising SLP must have at least one year of professional experience before supervising; the CFY does not count toward this professional experience. Working FT in a school system for a full year does meet this requirement. The supervising SLP may not be a provisional licensee, restricted licensee, assistant licensee, an individual on inactive status, a telehealth registrant, or an immediate family member. The supervising SLP must be readily available for contact [when the SLPA is treating] in-person or via phone/pager. SLPs may share the supervision responsibility for SLPAs or provisional SLPAs, but each supervising speech-language pathologist shall complete and submit the necessary supervision forms. Max number: 3 SLPAs or provisional SLPAs. See section 131 | A written supervision agreement must be submitted to the board. A minimum of one clock hour of direct supervision shall be completed in the primary work setting each week for each licensee. If the assistant is employed in more than one work setting, additional direct supervision must occur in the secondary work setting. A minimum of one clock hour of indirect supervision per week. (The supervision requirement can rollover for one week but not longer.) See section 131 | no | LA Board of Examiners Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology https://www.lbespa.org/# link to rules & regs https://www.lbespa.org/index.cfm/rules-and-regulations ancillary certification through LA Department of Education: https://www.teachlouisiana.net/Certification/Applications_PDF_Display.aspx#App_2324 > https://www.teachlouisiana.net/pdf/applications/AS-AncillaryServiceCertApp.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Maine | yes | speech-language pathology assistant | unclear. regulations state there is a difference of requirements for working with pediatric v adult clients, so may SLPAs may work across all settings, as long as they (a) meet the licensing requirements (b) have adequate supervision (c) stay within their scope?? | associate's degree or higher in ComD or equivalent as approved by the Board + 95 supervised practicum hours (some may be completed on-the-job); see here and application form here | no | the supervising SLP is ethically and legally responsible, within the jurisdiction of the board | none - see exemption here: https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/32/title32sec17308.html | no | Supervising SLP must be a licensee of ME with at least 2 years of experience. supervising SLP must complete 10 hours of training in supervision. Max number: 2 FT/40 hours per week supervisees, or 4 part-time/20 hours per week supervisees, provided that a supervisor may not supervise a total number of temporary licensees, speech-language pathology assistants and students in excess of the supervisor’s ability to competently supervise such persons and also perform any direct client services for which the supervisor is responsible. A ME SLPA may have more than one supervising SLP. See requirements here, section 02-643 (requires a download, supervising SLP requirements on pg 27) | This is grossly left up to the supervising SLP to decide - see requirements here (requires a download, supervision requirements pg 28) | no | https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-speech-audiology-hearing/licensing/temporary-speech-language-pathologist-audiologist-speech-language-pathology-assistant https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/32/title32sec17103.html https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/02/chaps02.htm#643 (02-643, download the document, SLPAs pp 26-31). -State license from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Maryland | yes | speech-language pathology assistant; there is also a limited speech-language pathology assistant license, which is used when completing clinical practicum hours | unclear, no specific setting is explicitly mentioned nor explicitly verboten | associate's degree or higher or baccalaureate in ComD. Grades of C or higher. 25 hours of observation, 75 hours of clinical practicum. Specifics here | no - but if the SLPA is registered as an SLPA with ASHA, the MD licensing requirements are waived per 10.41.11.05>B1 | licensed by the State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists & Music Therapists (part of the MD DOH) | 10 hours per year | No - either/or language | the supervising SLP must have at least three years of work expereince in order to supervise, the CFY does not count (i.e., 2 years of experience after the CFY). Max number: 2 FT SLPAs. Specifics here | Be on-site to supervise the speech-language pathology assistant during the first 2 hours of treatment for each client and then at least 1 direct hour of supervision during each subsequent month. More specifics here. direct means in-view and in real-time (can occur via technology) & indirect can be watching a recorded session as defined by the Board. | no - it's clear that the supervising SLP can have the state license or the CCC | regulations found at https://health.maryland.gov/boardsahs/Pages/regulations.aspx or https://dsd.maryland.gov/Pages/COMARSearch.aspx#Default=%7B%22k%22%3A%22Audiologists%2C%20Hearing%20Aid%20Dispensers%20%26%20Speech-Language%20Pathologists%20Board%20Regulations%22%2C%22r%22%3A%5B%7B%22n%22%3A%22dsdFullTitleName%22%2C%22t%22%3A%5B%22%5C%22%C7%82%C7%82737472696e673b233130202d204d6172796c616e64204465706172746d656e74206f66204865616c7468%5C%22%22%5D%2C%22o%22%3A%22and%22%2C%22k%22%3Afalse%2C%22m%22%3Anull%7D%2C%7B%22n%22%3A%22dsdFullSubtitleName%22%2C%22t%22%3A%5B%22%5C%22%C7%82%C7%82737472696e673b233431202d20424f415244204f46204558414d494e45525320464f5220415544494f4c4f47495354532c2048454152494e47204149442044495350454e534552532c205350454543482d4c414e475541474520504154484f4c4f47495354532c20414e44204d555349432054484552415049535453%5C%22%22%5D%2C%22o%22%3A%22and%22%2C%22k%22%3Afalse%2C%22m%22%3Anull%7D%5D%2C%22l%22%3A1033%7D go straight to the regulations, which are just annotated with removals/additions via PDF at https://health.maryland.gov/boardsahs/Documents/ashmregs2024.pdf | the regulations are proposed currently; the PDF has a number of "(text unchanged)" sections | ||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Massachusetts | yes | speech-language pathology assistant | unclear - no specific setting is explicitly mentioned; they are not certified via the Dept of Ed but they are mentioned in random places within the Dept of Ed, like this memo https://www.doe.mass.edu/finance/circuitbreaker/materials-tools/2024-1115memo.pdf | associate's degree in an SLPA program or bachelor's degree in SLP/ComD or bachelor's degree in SLPA program or associate's (or higher) and proof of 18 hours of credit in SLP/aud. 20 hours of observation of clinical practice. See specifics here (2.03.3) | no | the Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology issues a license for SLP assistants - maybe just in non-educational settings? Per Fix SLP MEGA Facts Spreadsheet: "The Massachusetts Department of Education does not currently regulate SLPAs." SLPAs (called SLA) are not formally mentioned on the MA Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education https://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/academic-prek12/teacher-specialist/field-grade-levels.html - only SLPs are mentioned https://www.doe.mass.edu/lawsregs/603cmr7.html?section=07 | none? SLPAs are not listed in the continuing education section | No - must submit evidence that the SLP meets the CCC requirements | All info in this cell from the PDF accessed here, citations in parentheses after each point. Supervising SLP must hold a current, valid license (10.01.3). Supervising SLP must have at least two years of experience; unclear if the CFY can count toward this (10.02.2p). Max number: 3 (10.01.6). | All info in this cell from the PDF accessed here, citations in parentheses after each point. At least 10% of services rendered by Assistants each month must be provided under Direct Supervision. An additional 10% of services must be supervised, either directly or indirectly. More may be necessary if the assistant needs to improve skills. Assistant keeps the documentation of the supervision (10.01.5). When the assistant provides services, the supervisor must be able to be reached via personal contact, phone, pager, or other immediate means (10.02.2p). | no | Use and supervision of SLPAs found at https://www.mass.gov/regulations/260-CMR-1000-use-and-supervision-of-speech-language-pathology-and-audiology-assistants MA Executive Office of Health and Human Services > Department of Public Health > Bureau of Health Professions Licensure > Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology https://www.mass.gov/speech-language-pathology-and-audiology-licensing. Details of licensing and link to statutes here https://www.mass.gov/info-details/information-on-speech-language-pathology-and-audiology-licensing and https://www.mass.gov/lists/statutes-and-regulations-speech-language-pathology-and-audiology (general laws > Section 138 > Part I > Title XVI > Chapter 112 > Section 138-147 inclusive) Also MA Dept of Education but | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Michigan | MI Speech Language Hearing Association Code of Ethics Principal I > Rules of Ethics > 6 "Individuals should not hire or supervise SLP-A in the State of MI" | Na | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | Licensing and Regulatory Affairs > MI Board of Speech-Language Pathology https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/speechlanguage. SLPAs are not explicitly mentioned in any state legislation r/t SLPs https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-368-1978-15-176. only on the MI Speech Langage Hearing Association site (see cell B24 of this spreadsheet) https://michiganspeechhearing.org/code_of_ethics.php | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Minnesota: seems pointless to update this spreadsheet before July 1, 2025 or when we know for certain what the laws are | yes - they are being included in laws effective July 1, 2025 | unclear - listed as support personnel in the schools but not regulated there | no | per ASHA website: "support personnel are not regulated in MN schools" - but this seems to be changing with the July 1, 2025 regulations | No. The supervising SLP must hold the CCC or its equivalent | yes | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/148.5192 https://www.revisor.mn.gov/laws/2024/0/127/laws.25.2.0#laws.25.2.0 | school personnel are licensed by the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. Laws are changing July 1, 2025. Cost for licensing feed for an assistant: $493 biennially | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Mississippi | yes | in schools they are called "speech associates" (SA) outside of schools, "speech aides" | -definitely in schools -outside of schools: unclear on exact settings | speech associates: unclear. for SLP aides: HS diploma or equivalent (see PDF of regulations, 10.10.5.3) | no | yes. In schools, speech associates are issued a 216 A license by Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Educator Licensure. -outside of schools, SLP aides are registrants, registered with the DOH | speech associates: none? Speech aides: none. | No | for SLP aides: Supervising SLP must be licensed. Max number: 3. (PDF of regulations, section 10.10.5.5) | for speech associates: The experience, training, and education of the 216 SA will determine the amount of time needed for direction under the master’s level SLP. for SLP aides: supervision plan must be approved by the Department (DOH). The supervising licensee shall directly observe the first five (5) hours while the aide works with clients. Thereafter, the supervising licensee shall directly observe the aide during twenty percent (20%) of the time that the aide works with clients per week, to be documented weekly in the aide's personnel file. At all other times that the aide is working, the licensee must be accessible and available to the aide. | no | Mississippi Department of Education Handbook on SLPs found at (SAs / license 216 A begin on page 18/131) https://mdek12.org/specialeducation/speech-ot-pt/?swpmtx=fe76a44c9ef0eb47a3b48f7fd48e3156&swpmtxnonce=6f360a7c24 Mississippi State Dept of Health, regulations for SLPs & SLPAs found at (SLPAs are subchapter 10, starting on p 27/40) https://www.msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/30,0,82.html | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Missouri | yes | SLP aides & SLP assistants | unclear, no specific setting is explicitly mentioned nor explicitly verboten | SLP aides: HS or equivalent, on-the-job training (345.015.11). SLP assistants: bachelor's degree, completion of SLP coursework, 50 clinical hours, jurisprudence exam with at least 75% correct (345.015.12, see also the SLPA application) | no | SLP aides & SLP assistants are registered with the MO State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts | SLP assistants: the supervising SLP provides written direction for continuing education activities (20 CSR 2150-4.201.5). SLP aides: supervising SLP shall provide continual opportunities to ensure that the aides’ practices are current and his/her skills are maintained (20 CSR 2150-4.110.3F). | No | SLP assistants & aides: the supervising SLP must be a current and unrestricted licensee in MO and have been practicing for at least 1 year, unclear if the CFY counts (but CFs are on a provisional license, so it can be assumed that it does; upon completion of the CF, an SLP can become licensed) SLP aides: the supervising SLP must be a current and unrestricted licensee in MO. Maximum # of assistants supervised at one time: 3 (20 CSR 2150-4.201.11). | SLP assistants: supervising SLP directly supervises the initial contact with each client. Thereafter, direct supervision shall be provided for each assistant supervised a minimum of one (1) hour per week or one (1) out of every three (3) sessions for each patient/client/student (20 CSR 2150-4.201.6). The supervising SLP must be available to the assistant at all times (20 CSR 2150-4.201.7) (rules accessed here, PDF version here) | no | Board of Registration for the Healing Arts https://pr.mo.gov/speech-rules-statutes.asp and MO Advisory Commission for SLP & AUD https://pr.mo.gov/speech-about.asp Statues r/t SLPs & SLPAs found at http://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneChapter.aspx?chapter=345 | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Montana. MT had recent changes | yes | SLP assistants | unclear, no specific setting is explicitly mentioned nor explicitly verboten | 2(a) a baccalaureate degree in SLP/ComD from an accredited institution; or 2(b) a SLPA certificate or associate's from an accredited institution. SLPAs not currently licensed in another state or jurisdiction and who served as unlicensed aides or assistants in Montana prior to January 1, 2024, but do not meet the requirements in (2)(a) or (b) must have a minimum of 690 hours of practical experience under the supervision of an SLP (24.222.550) | no | yes, the MT Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists licenses SLPAs | 5 hours per year (24.222.2120) | No | unclear...but it seems there must be a supervisor https://rules.mt.gov/browse/collections/aec52c46-128e-4279-9068-8af5d5432d74/policies/e9e1140a-f067-4590-b2bc-c589f8492f6e | unclear | no | MT Dept of Labor & Industry > MT Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/speech-language-pathologists/ MT Speech Language Hearing Assoc. info on SLPA licensure found at https://www.mshaonline.org/page-1075368 and a handy PDF that lists the MT licensing requirements by profession https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/speech-language-pathologists/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Nebraska | yes | SLP assistants; in schools "speech language technician" | unclear, no specific setting is explicitly mentioned nor explicitly verboten; definitely in schools per NE Department of Education - but if working in schools as a speech language technician, one requirement is to have an intent to pursue admittance to a SLP grad program, see cell 29H for link to special services provisional permit | (a)(i) bachelor's degree or equivalent in ComD, (ii) holds an associate degree or equivalent in ComD from an accredited training program, or (iii) between the period of June 1, 2005, and June 1, 2007, was registered as and practiced as a communication assistant for at least thirty hours per week for a minimum of nine months per year; (b) Has successfully completed all required training pursuant to sections 38-521 and 38-522 and any inservice training required pursuant to section 38-526; and (c) Has demonstrated ability to reliably maintain records and provide treatment under the supervision of a licensed SLP (38-519) | no | each SLPA registers with the NE Department of Health and Human Services. In schools, SLPAs require a "special services endorsement" and are called "speech language technician" | none exactly, though the supervising SLP shall provide at least ten hours of inservice training per registration period, either formal or informal, which is directly related to the particular services provided by the SLPA (38-525d) | no | Supervising SLP has a NE license and practices in NE. Maximum # of assistants: 2. (38-525) | direct onsite supervision for the first 2 treatment sessions for each client. direct onsite supervision of at least twenty percent of all subsequent treatment sessions per quarter. Further stipulations as well. (38-525) | no | If the supervision of an audiology or speech-language pathology assistant is terminated by the audiologist, speech-language pathologist, or audiology or speech-language pathology assistant, the audiologist or speech- language pathologist shall notify the department of such termination. An audiologist or speech-language pathologist who thereafter assumes the responsibility for such supervision shall obtain a certificate of approval to supervise an audiology or speech-language pathology assistant from the department prior to the use of the audiology or speech-language pathology assistant in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology (38-520) | NE Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) > Audiology and Speech Language Pathology https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Audiology-and-Speech-Language-Pathology.aspx NE links to SLPA application and certification of supervision, regulations, administrative produre act, etc https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Audiology-and-Speech-Language-Pathology.aspx statutes in PDF https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/Audiology%20And%20Speech-Language%20Pathology.pdf NE Rules and Regulations, Title 172 Professional and Occupational Licensure, chapter 24 Registration of Audiology and SLPAs https://rules.nebraska.gov/rules?agencyId=37&titleId=101 NE DOE > Current Rules and Regulations > Title 92, Chapter 24: Endorsements https://www.education.ne.gov/nderule/endorsements/ link to NE DOE Special Services Provisional Permit for SLP Technician https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/special-services/special-services-provisional-permit/ | ||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Nevada | no. But interesting point: Per the NV Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensing Board, a person holding a bachelor's degree is allowed to work in the NV public schools under a provision through the Department of Education, find details here https://doe.nv.gov/educator-licensure/speech-and-language-pathologists/ | NA | complicated: kind of "no" and kind of "schools only with a bachelor's degree" (bachelor's degree being what most SLPAs have anyway) | no | no. NV Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensing Board does not license SLPAs | NA | no - for the bachelor's level SLPs in schools, the CCC is not mentioned | NV is a complicated mess around this! NV Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensing Board (see especially the "unlicensed practice" link https://www.nvspeechhearing.org/ NV Board's FAQs, stating the board does not license SLPAs & also the provision for a person holding a bachelor's degree to practice in the schools with a link to the DOE page https://www.nvspeechhearing.org/about/contact/FAQs.asp#who | Per Fix SLP MEGA Facts Spreadsheet: "Yes. October of 2026, graduates of specific programs can apply for the education license with a bachelor's degree. They can only work in the schools." | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | New Hampshire | yes | speech language assistants (SLA) | all? In schools, certification by the Board is not required (public schools or schools approved by the DOE), see Chapter Spe 600, Spe 601.01 https://gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/spe100-600.html | 2-year associate's degree or higher in SLP/ComD (see Spe 603.01 in regulations) | no | They are certified, not licensed - but their website directly says they regulate SLAs | 12 hours every two years; per year translation: 6 hours per year (see regulations, Spe 605.01) | No | supervising SLP must hold a currently valid NH license. Maximum number: the equivalent of 2 FT SLAs (see regulations, Spe 607.02) Supervision form lists no other requirements and no other requirements were found in the regulations. | for the first 90 days after being certified for SLAs with <5 years experience: direct supervision 20% of the clinical time during each work week & indirect supervision 10% of the clinical time during each work week. After those 90 days for SLAs with <5 years experience: direct supervision 10% of the clinical time during each work week & indirect supervision 10% of the clinical time during each work week. For speech-language assistants with 5 years of experience or more, the amount of supervision shall be at the discretion of the supervising speech-language pathologist, with no less than 1 hour of direct supervision and 1 hour of indirect supervision per week. (see regulations, Spe 607.01; Spe 301.04 & 301.05 describe direct and indirect supervision, respectively) | no | NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification > Speech Langauge Pathology and Hearing Care Providers Governing Board https://www.oplc.nh.gov/speech-language-pathology-and-hearing-care-providers-governing-board see here for the application for SLA certificate (link to the regulations r/t SLAs is directly on the application for certification) https://www.oplc.nh.gov/applications-speech-language-pathology-and-hearing-care-providers NH Regulations, see Spe 600-607+ for SLA info https://gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/spe100-600.html NH Statutes Chapter 326-F: Speech-Language Pathology and Hearing Care Providers Practice, section 326-F:3 states the CCC is not required for licensure in NH (thus, not required for supervising SLAs) https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-XXX-326-F.htm another link to organizational rules https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/spe.html New Hampshire Speech-Language Hearing Association > Professionals > Licensure & Certification: SLAs are considered "certified, not licensed" https://www.nhslha.org/for-professionals/licenses-and-certification/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | New Jersey | no | NA | NA | NA | NA | New Jersey does not currently allow SLPAs to work in the state. | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | Found on the NJSHA site here https://www.njsha.org/professionals-resources/licensing-and-certification-requirements/ - not found in the regulations | ||||||||||||||||||||
34 | New Mexico | yes-ish | (Temporary Paraprofessional) Apprentice in SLP (ASL) | unclear. ASHA state site mentions schools. No other setting is referrenced in the Board's Rules and Statues. an ASL working in the schools does require a license per https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-requirements/speech-language-pathologist-pre-k-12/ | The NM (Temporary Paraprofessional) ASL means a person working towards full licensure in SLP. The ASL must have a baccalaureate degree in SLP/ComD or baccalaureate degree in another field with 30hr of credit in SLP/ComD. The ASL must be currently enrolled in grad school course work. Must also be accepted to an SLP master's program within 2 years or concurrent completion of a master's as outlined on the form found at https://www.rld.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Apprentice-in-Speech-Language-Verification-of-Education.pdf and in the Board's Rules and Statutes (see cell 33H). Must maintain 3.0 GPA. This is different from an SLP student placement per Rules and Statues, "It is the responsibility of the supervising SLP and the apprentice in speech-language to ensure the distinction between the roles of the apprentice in speech-language and the graduate student" (16.26.2.18, C2c). See regulations PDF (pp 8-10 as numbered at the bottom of each page or 16.26.2.18) | no | The Board regulates SLPs, who are responsible to maintain the requirements for paraprofessionals. ASLs working in the schools require a license as per https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-requirements/speech-language-pathologist-pre-k-12/ - but they are not mentioned in the NM Administrative code r/t primary and secondary education (found at https://www.srca.nm.gov/parts/title06/06.063.0003.html) and thereby, they are not regulated in the schools | the ASL must be enrolled in graduate school coursework (at least 9 hours) | No per Fix SLP MEGA facts spreadsheet & no per the supervisor form found at https://www.rld.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apprentice-in-Speech-Language-Employment-and-Supervision.pdf | Supervising SLP must be a licensed NM SLP with at least two years of experience. It is rec'd that the SLP's caseload be limited to 40 clients. Maximum number of apprentices: 3 | direct supervision: minimum of 10% of contact time. indirect supervision: minimum of 10% of contact time. | no. ASHA is mentioned in the rules and statues as a professional organization (+some) but the CCC is not. | Board is called NM Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/speech-language-pathology-audiology-and-hearing-aid-dispensing-practices/licensing-registration-and-renewal/ https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/speech-language-pathology-audiology-and-hearing-aid-dispensing-practices/statutes-rules-and-rule-hearings/ https://www.rld.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SLPAHAD-Practices-Board-Rules-and-Statutes.pdf (pp. 8-10, 15) | |||||||||||||||||||||
35 | New York | Per the NY State Education Department Office of the Professions > FAQ: "New York State law restricts the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology to licensed professionals. Individuals who are not licensed may not provide speech-language pathology or audiology services. People who are employed to assist speech-language pathologists or audiologists in such activities as cleaning equipment, preparing a room for therapy, or performing secretarial duties should not be referred to as 'speech aides' or 'audiology aides,' as these terms may be misleading to the public" (https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/speech-language-pathology/frequently-asked-questions). | NA | none | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/speech-language-pathology/laws-rules-regulations\ | |||||||||||||||||||||
36 | North Carolina | yes | speech-language pathology assistants (Article 22: Administrative Code 21 NCAC 64 > Section .1000 - Requirements for the use of Speech-Language Pathology Assistants in Direct service Delivery in NC https://ncboeslpa.org/wp-content/uploads/Admininistrative-Code-21-NCAC-64.pdf) | no setting is explicitly mentioned nor explicitly verboten. SLPAs seem to have the same registration requirements in any setting | Associate's degree in SLP-assisting or Bachelor’s degree in Communication Science Disorders, 100 hours of clinical fieldwork (temporary SLP-assistant registration is required to complete the fieldwork, with a Board-approved supervisor who has a full, unrestricted license, has been practicing for 2 years, and has supervised an SLP-Assistant with a full registration for at least 1 year); NC SLP-Assisting jurisprudence exam or C-SLPA exam. | no - but it is one exam that could quality you to become a SLP-Assistant in NC | SLP-Assistants are registered, not licensed, with the Board to work with a licensee (supervising SLP) and anyone who is licensed or registered "may have his or her license or registration revoked or suspended ... by the Board or may have his or her application for license or registration denied by the Board" ( Article 22: Licensure Act for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists. 90-301 https://ncboeslpa.org/wp-content/uploads/Article-22-v.2023.pdf ) | continuing competence is required, no specified number of hours (see 21 NCAC 64 .1005) (see Administrative Code, 21 NCAC 64 .0218, pg 7 of the PDF SLP-Assistants are not licensees in NC) | no | Supervising SLP must have held a full, current NC license for at least 2 years (CFY does not count toward this, given that is a temporary license). Maximum number: FT SLP (30+ hrs/wk) no more than 2; PT SLP (<30 hrs/wk) no more than 1. (Secondary Supervising Licensees may also be registered to supervise the Assistant, allowing for flexibility in scheduling.) (21 NCAC 64 .1002) | must be according to a written plan, though unclear beyond that | no | the Supervising Licensee (aka supervising SLP) pays the $40 annual registration fee for the assistant. Client/family must be informed in writing of the use of the SLP-Assistant | NC Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists ("Board") https://ncboeslpa.org/ Board information on SLPAs https://ncboeslpa.org/speech-language-pathology-assistants/ links to Statute & Rules page https://ncboeslpa.org/resources/statute-rules/ Class Specifications for Noncertified Public School Employees PDF, listing roles & duties of school-based SLPAs (pg 96) https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/district-humanresources/class-specifications-non-certified-public-school-employees/download?attachment | ||||||||||||||||||||
37 | North Dakota | yes | there are two types: (1) SLP-Licensed assistants (SLP-LAs, sometimes SLPA) and (2) SLP Paraprofessionals (SLPPs). SLPP are further split into Level 1 and Level 2 (can do everything a Level 1 can do + assist the supervising SLP with regulatory paperwork as directed). ND SLPP Best Practices PDF | SLPPs may only work in schools. Unclear for SLP-LAs (could be anywhere there's appropriate SLP supervision) | SLP-LA: bachelor's degree in SLP/ComD, 100 hours of direct, supervised clinical experience or equivalent OR 2-year degree in SLPA OR a bachelor's in another field with SLP-specific coursework (see notes from special meeting) SLPP Level 1: 2-year associate's degree c ComD cirriculum plus 100 supervised hands-on fieldwork OR hold the C-SLPA. SLPP Level 2: bachelor's degree in ComD or equivalent plus 100 hours of supervised experience OR hold a license from ND State Board as a SLP-LA | SLPPs: meet the requirements at https://www.nd.gov/dpi/sites/www/files/documents/SpeEd/SLPP%20Best%20practices.pdf OR have the C-SLPA | An SLPP receives a certificate from ND Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI). The ND Board of Examiners regulates & licenses SLP-LAs. If an SLP-LA wants to work in the schools, they must get an SLPP from NDDPI. (https://www.ndsbe.com/lic/FrequentlyAskedQuestions.asp) | SLP-LA: 10 hours per year (https://www.ndsbe.com/lic/FrequentlyAskedQuestions.asp) | No - state licensure through the ND education standards and practices board or through ND state board of examiners on audiology and SLP (see https://ndlegis.gov/information/acdata/pdf/67-11-20.pdf ) | SLP-LA (ND Administrative Code 11-02-01-08): licensed SLP who has been actively practicing for a minimum of three of the last five years. Maximum number: 2 (11-02-08.4) SLPPs in schools: "supervising speech language pathologist must hold a current restricted educator’s professional license for speech-language pathology at the master’s degree level as issued by the North Dakota education standards and practices board or holds a current speech-language pathology license issued by the North Dakota state board of examiners in audiology and speechlanguage pathology." Minimum of 1 year of FT experience. Supervision coursework not req'd, recommendation for at least 10 clock hours. Maximum number: 2. SLPP's providing services must be documented in the IEP. (see questions 8-12 on ND SpeEd SLPP Best Practices PDF). | SLP-LA: direct supervision for at least 10% of client contact hours worked each week (see notes from special meeting for further details). SLPP: first 90 days at least 20% direct and 10% indirect superivsion; after 90 days minimum 10% direct and 10% indirect. The supervising SLP should be available for consultation via personal contact, pager, phone, or other immediate means 100% of the time, although not necessarily onsite (see questions 15-17 on ND SpeEd SLPP Best Practices PDF) | no | https://www.ndsbe.com/lic/FrequentlyAskedQuestions.asp https://www.nd.gov/dpi/educators/credentials-and-certificates/paraprofessional-certificates https://www.ndsbe.com/www/download_resource.asp?id=25 https://www.ndsbe.com/about/rulesandlaws.asp https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t43c37.pdf#nameddest=43-37-13 https://ndlegis.gov/information/acdata/pdf/11-02-01.pdf https://ndlegis.gov/information/acdata/pdf/11-02-01.pdf | The SLPPs may only work in schools and require 2 years / associate's degree. SLP-LAs require a 4-year ComD bachelor's degree. Even if you are a licensed SLP-LA, you must get your SLPP to work in the school setting. (see - unfortunately this link is now not found https://www.nd.gov/dpi/sites/www/files/documents/SpeEd/SLPP%20Best%20practices.pdf). SLPPs are also split into two categories: Level 1 and Level 2 (level 2 requires a ComD bachelor's degree + some other requirements). | ||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Ohio | yes | SLP aides | It's unclear whether SLP aides may work in OH schools with an Educational Aide Permit / educational paraprofessional licenses for educational assistants; those regulations state that an aide assists a teacher but an SLP aide is only required HS-or-equivalent education and OTJ training, so it's unclear ( see https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licensure/apply-for-a-new-license/educational-aide+and-student-monitor-permits and https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3319.088 ). | HS-level education + on-the-job training and supervision experience | no | Yes and no. SLP aides must be licensed by the OH Speech and Hearing Professionals Board. However, it is unclear if SLP aides work in schools and if they require specific registration in schools, as do SLPs, OTs/OTAs, PTs/PTAs. The OH State Board of Education does issue Pupil Services Registrations for OTs/OTAs, PTs/PTAs, and SLPs - but SLP aides are not listed under that registration ( see https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licensure/apply-for-a-new-license/pupil-services-licensure-and-registration#Pupil%20Services%20Registration%20(Initial%20and%20Renewal)%20-%205%20Year ). | No | licensed in OH | determined by the supervising SLP? (https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/shp.ohio.gov/forms/AIDE%20Plan-01192018.pdf) | no | OH Speech and Hearing Professionals Board https://shp.ohio.gov/home -Link to Application for SLP aide https://shp.ohio.gov/getting-licensed/forms -OH Laws & Administrative Rules (Legislative Service Commission), OH Revised Code, Title 47 Occupations-Professions, Chapter 4753: Speech-language Pathologists and Audiologists https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/chapter-4753 -OH Laws & Administrative Rules (Legislative Service Commission), OH Administrative Code, Chapter 4753-7: Aides https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/chapter-4753-7 | OH is a confusing mess, tbh. -Kind of strange information about out-of-state license transfer https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-4753.072 | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Oklahoma | yes | speech-language pathology assistants | -not EI ( see https://sde.ok.gov/soonerstart-staff/ > Policies and Procedures > EI Services (34 CFR, 303.13(c) "Qualified personnel," page 11) https://sde.ok.gov/sites/ok.gov.sde/files/2012%20SS%20POLICIES%203-11-13%20Final.pdf ) -in schools with OBESPA licensure and with a Paraprofessional Certification and under the supervision of a OBESPA-licensed SLP ( see OK SpEd Handbook https://sde.ok.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/Oklahoma%20Special%20Education%20Handbook%202017_5.pdf ) -other settings are neither explicitly mentioned nor explicitly verboten | minimum of 20 hours of ComD/SLP coursework, minimum 25 total observation hours, minimum 100 supervised clinical experience hours (https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/obespa/documents/forms/SLPA%20Academic%20and%20Clinical%20form%202024%20.pdf) | no, but it is one way to become licensed in OK if entering from another state | yes, SLPAs are licensed and regulated by OBESPA | 20 hours every two years, including 3 hours of professional ethics (per year conversion: 10 hours/yr, including 1.5 ethics) (OK Rules, 10-3-8) | No | -Oklahoma requires 6 hours of training related to supervision before supervising CFs or SLPAs. -supervising SLP must have been licensed for two years. Licensure as a clinical fellow does not count toward the two-year license requirement. Maximum number: equivalent of 2 FT SLPAs (OK Rules, 790:10-7-3) | for the first 90 days of employment: minimum of 20% direct supervision with a minimum of 8 indirect supervising activities per month. Thereafter, this can be adjusted. Minimum of 4 hours direct supervision per month if SLPA is FT. supervising speech-language pathologist must be available by electronic means at all times when the speech-language pathology assistant is implementing a treatment program | no | OK previously had a license for Speech Language Therapist Assistant; new certification is not available, only renewal for current certificates. | -OK Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (OBESPA) https://oklahoma.gov/obespa.html -OBESPA > License Information > Forms > SLPA https://oklahoma.gov/obespa/license-information/forms.html -Links to OK Act & Rules (PDFs available at this link, Rules > Title 690:10-7 apply to SLPAs) https://oklahoma.gov/obespa/about/act-rules.html | ||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Oregon | yes | speech-language pathology assistants | definitely in schools. No other setting is explicitly mentioned nor explicitly verboten | associate's degree in SLP assisting, bachelor's degree in CSD, or post baccalaureate certificate in CSD (335-095-0010.1) + 100 hours of clinical fieldwork (335-095-0030.2) | no | yes, each SLPA must have an active licensure with the Board - except maybe in schools (see 39J) | 5 hours per year (335-095-0030.4) | No | active, valid OR licensure BUT no state license is required if the supervising SLP and SLPA work in the schools and the supervising SLP holds an appropriate license issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (laws chapter 681.360(5) (link in cell 39N). See also 335-095-0040.1(b)) Then, the supervisor must have at least five years professional work experience within 10 years preceding the supervision. -At least two years of professional experience prior to supervising; the CFY may count as one of those years. -minimum of two (2) hours of qualifying professional development regarding speech-language pathology assistant supervision on file with the Board office. -Maximum number: equivalent of 2 FT SLPAs (335-095-0050.2) | minimum of 1 hour/month of consultative supervision. supervising SLP must be able to be reached throughout the day. (335-095-0050) | no - the CCC is listed as an "or" option here: Board of Examiners for SLP & Aud, Chapter 335, Division 94 SLPAs 335-095-0030.2(c) Certification of SLPAs https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayDivisionRules.action?selectedDivision=1416 | -in remote areas, there is an allowance for exemption for certain supervision requirements (335-095-0050.7) -chapter 335 also mentions "educational assistant" positions, other support personnel that the supervising SLP may assign duties to | -OR Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology + links to Rules, Standards, SLPA Rules, Licensing Statutes https://www.oregon.gov/bspa/pages/index.aspx -link to SLPA Supervision Checklist https://www.oregon.gov/bspa/Pages/FAQs.aspx -that checklist in PDF https://www.oregon.gov/bspa/Documents/SLPA%20audit%20Checklist.pdf -ORS Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally, establishment of OR Board & regulatory power https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.html -OR Laws, chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.html -link to OR Teache Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) https://www.oregon.gov/tspc/pages/index.aspx and and and and and and and | ||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Pennsylvania | yes | (SLP) assistants | -unclear, no clear information on DOE site; no setting was explicitly mentioned nor verboten in regulations; no clear information on EI. -per ASHA state site: use of support personnel is determined at the district level | 30 hours or equivalent in SLP (PA Code, 45.304) | no - the language is "as outlined in the requirements [...] for a certificate of clinical competence from the Council for Clinical Certification of the ASHA" (PA Code > Title 49 > Chapter 45.304 - see cell 40H for link to this code) | yes & no - they are registered with the Board, not licensed | none | No | the supervising SLP must hold a PA SLP license. maximum number: 3 (45.303) | directly observing the assistant's performance in at least 25% of each clinical session (45.306) | no | There is a clause that says "A licensee [supervising SLP] is not required to file with the Board a list of support personnel who do not engage in activities requiring formal education or training in the field of speech-language and hearing, the skill and knowledge of a licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist, or the skill and knowledge of an assistant, as required under this supchater" (45.308(a)) - so essentially, the supervising SLP may have people assist them who are not doing clinical work (but maybe more clerical / logistical) and does not need to register these people | -PA > Agencies > Department of State > Department and Offices > Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs > Boards & Commissions > State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (link to homepage with links to acts regulations too) https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/speech-language-pathology-and-audiology.html -PA Code > Title 49 > Chapter 45 > State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/049/chapter45/chap45toc.html&d=reduce -PA Department of State > PA Licensing System (PALS) to look up the application checklist for SLPAs https://www.pals.pa.gov/#!/page/default -PA Speech-Langauge-Hearing Association FAQ on SLPAs https://psha.org/working-in-pa/slp-assistants/ and anda dna and and and and | -In PA, SLPAs are not required to complete continuing education. | |||||||||||||||||||
42 | Rhode Island | yes | "speech language support personnel" or "support personnel for speech language pathologists" in the RI Department of State regulations | unclear | bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and have successfully completed no less than eighteen (18) hours of graduate credit in the areas of SLP, completion of at least 25% of those hours required for professional personnel required by ASHA (more specifics in the Regulations, 33.8) | no | there's no clear license in the RI state regulations (see cell 41N for notes on this) | none; support personnel are not mentioned in RI Regulations, 33.9 | No | supervising SLP must hold an active RI license and have been working for 24+ months since receiving the license, CF does not count toward the 24 months (33.8.C). Maximum number: the equivalent of 1 FT support personnel (33.8.C.1d(1)) | Direct on-site observations of the first ten (10) hours of direct client contact; and ten percent (10%) of clinical sessions after the first ten (10) hours of each forty (40) consecutive hours worked. Indirect supervision (e.g. phone, interactive television, audio/video review) of ten percent (10%) of each forty (40) consecutive hours worked (33.8.C.1d(3)) | no. ASHA is mentioned several times, but not the C-SLPA or the CCC | https://rules.sos.ri.gov/Regulations/Part/216-40-05-33 per MEGA facts spreadsheet: "the Dpt of Education does not fully regulate SLPAs, the state licensing board does." Per regulations at https://rules.sos.ri.gov/Regulations/Part/216-40-05-33, the State Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology is authorized to suspend/revoke any license (citing ASHA's code of ethics). There's no application for a license for SLP support personnel but there is a fee for "late filing" for such a license at https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/216-10-05-2. At https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/ri/rhode-island-support-personnel-requirements/, ASHA states that SLP support personnel must be registered with the RI State Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology within 30 days of beginning work. I think that means using the form found at https://health.ri.gov/applications/SpeechSupportPersonnel.pdf - but I could not find how to get to that form anywhere on the Board's website (I found it only through multiple entries into the search bar). It should be on this page https://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=246, but it isn't. Department of Education website doesn't say anything about SLP support personnel. | |||||||||||||||||||||
43 | South Carolina | yes | speech-language pathology assistants | schools. no other setting is explicitly mentioned nor explicitly verboten | bachelor's in SLP, at least 100 clock hours of supervised clinical experience (see further specifics in 115-2(B-C)), on the job training (specifics in 115-2(E)) | no. The C-SLPA is one method of obtaining licensure in SC as an SLPA | yes. In 115-2, the SLPA is referred to as having a license. to work in the schools, the SLPA must be licensed by the Board, so they are regulated there, see this memo from the DOE https://ed.sc.gov/newsroom/school-district-memoranda-archive/speech-language-pathology-assistants/speech-language-pathology-assistants-memo/ | possibly 8 hours every 2 years (per year conversion: 4 hours per year) - see 115-1(E) - there is no specific number cited in 115-6 | No | active SC license in good standing, minimum 3 years experience. Maximum number: 2 FT or 3 PT (not to exceed 3 total) (115-2(D)) | When the SLPA is performing tasks, the supervising SLP must be available via in-person or electronic communication (115-2(F)). Following on the job training, supervising SLP must directly supervise a minimum of at least 1 of every 7 sessions per client (115-2(G)). Indirect supervision: minimum of 5% (115-2(H)). Quarterly review is required. | no | SC Speech Language Hearing Association FAQ page links to some about SLPAs https://www.scsha.net/faqs SC Labor Licensing Regulation > Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology > applications & forms > SLPA https://llr.sc.gov/aud/pub.aspx (also find links to Practice Act & Regulations here) | |||||||||||||||||||||
44 | South Dakota | yes | speech-language pathology assistants | unclear, no setting is explicitly mentioned nor explicitly verboten | associate's degree in SLPA or bachelor's degree in ComD/SLP, 100 hours of supervised clinical experience (SD Laws, 36-37-18); info on out of state applicants; info on paraprofessionals providing SLP services as of July 1, 2012 | no, it is one way to obtain licensure in SD | yes, the SD Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology issues licenses to and regulates SLPAs | 20 hours every 2 years (per year conversion: 10 hours per year) (20:79:02:05) | No | supervising SLP may have a license or a limited license, must have at least two years of experience. Any time working with a license or limited license counts toward the 2 years (i.e., the CF counts). Maximum number: 3 (SD Laws, 36-37-20) | a plan is developed by the supervising SLP within the first two weeks of employment. Supervising SLP must do the initial contact with each client and review data for every client at least every 2 weeks. The supervising SLP must make direct contact with each client at least once every 60 calendar days. (20:79:04:03) | no | $100 licensing fee every 2 years (20:79:01:07) | SD DOH > Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1370/1370.htm > Licensing Requirements and Forms > Speech-Language Pathology Assistant https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/boards/speech-language-pathology/licensing-requirements-and-forms/speech-language-pathology-assistant/ SD codified laws > Chapter 36-37 Spech-Language Pathologists https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/36-37 (SLPA licensing requirements 36-37-18) SD Adminstrative Rules > Article 20:79:04 Speech-Language Pathology Assistants https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/20:79:04 SD House Bill 1014 (2023) https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/247479.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Tennessee | yes | speech-language pathology assistants | definitely in schools; no other setting is explicitly mentioned nor explicitly verboten | at least 60 credit hours, including GE and SLPA coursework; at least 100 hours of supervised field experience (1370-01-.14, page 25) | no. For SLPAs who want to work in schools, the C-SLPA is one of 5 options for obtaining a school services personnel license with the school SLPA endorsement, which is required in addition to the TN Board licensure, see https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/cds-board/cds-board/statutes-and-rules.html | SLPAs must register with the TN Board of Communication Disorders and Sciences but the legal, ethical, and moral responsibility for all services provided remains with the supervising SLP (see 1370-01-.14(3)e). Does this mean they are regulated? (1370-01-.14(3)a, page 25) | 10 hours every 2 calendar years (per year conversion: 5 hours per year) (1370-01-.12(b), page 20) | no | TN state license. At least two years of experience after the CF (1370-01-.10(4)b) maximum number: no more than 3 individuals concurrently (CFs and SLPAs combined), may act as alternate supervisor for 1 additional SLPA, no more than 2 SLPAs concurrently (1370.01-.14(3)g) | minimum of 15 hours of training within the first 30 days of work. Provide direct supervision for the first 10 hours of client contact following the training. direct supervision: 10% each week; indirect: 20% each week (1370-01-.14(3)f) | no | TN Board of Communication Disorders and Sciences, links to statutes and rules https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/cds-board/cds-board/statutes-and-rules.html (Statutes > TN Code > 63-17 Licensure Act for Communication Disorders and Sciences; Rules > 1370-01-.14 Speech Language Pathology Assistants and Supervision https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1370/1370.htm ). TN DOE https://www.tn.gov/education/educators/licensing.html TN DOE & State Board of Education Rules https://www.tn.gov/education/educators/licensing.html (520-02-03-.05 https://www.tn.gov/education/educators/licensing.html | |||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Texas | yes | "Licensed Assistant in Speech-Language Pathology." The code is very clear that the terms "SLP-A" and "STA" are not to be used. To shorten their professional title, licensees shall use "Assistant SLP" or "SLP Assistant" https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=T&app=9&p_dir=N&p_rloc=207256&p_tloc=&p_ploc=1&pg=3&p_tac=&ti=16&pt=4&ch=111&rl=50 | per Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association "Possible [SLPA] employment opportunities may be found in, but are not limited to, hospitals, rehab centers, private practices, and schools" ( https://www.txsha.org/Practice-Resources/Assistant-Resources ) and indeed, in the rules, regulations, and code, no setting is explicitly mentioned nor explicitly verboten. As long as the Assistant SLP practices within scope of practice and has appropriate supervision, they can practice in any setting. | bachelor's or higher in ComD/SLP/audiology. If bachelor's is in another field, you may still be approved - at least 24 credit hours in SLP/aud (up to 6 in aud); 25 hours of clinical observation and 25 hours of clinical assisting experience; TX Jurisprudence Exam https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/slpa/slp-assistant-apply.htm#educational | no, but if the SLPA earned a bachelor's degree in ComD more than 10 years ago, holding a current C-SLPA is one way to get TX licensure https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/slpa/slp-assistant-apply.htm | yes, Assistants in Speech-Language Pathology are licensed through the TX Department of Licensing & Regulation > State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/slpa/slp-assistant-apply.htm and and and | renewal every 2 years: 20 clock hours of continuing education (2 continuing education units), with 2 clock hours (0.2 continuing education units) in ethics (per year conversion: 10 hours per year, 1 hour of ethics per year) https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/slpa/slpace.htm#requirements | No | TX license; at least two years of professional experience, the CF may be counted. Maximum number: 4 interns and/or assistants | no | https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/slpa/laws-rules.htm | TX is very clear about the roles of SLP Assistants, very clear regulations, very organized with TSHA too. Easy to locate the needed information | |||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Utah | yes | Utah allows speech-language technicians (SLTs) in schools. Associate Educator License > Speech-Language Technician Area. "Speech-Language pathology aide" is referenced in the UT code Title 58>Chapter 41>Section 2 https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title58/Chapter41/58-41-S2.html but is not mentioned again in that code. SLPAs are mentioned in UT Office of Administrative Rules R156-41-601 https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/rule/R156-41/Current%20Rules | definitely in schools K-12, and only the UT State Board of Education provides licenses to SLTs. SLTs are listed in the UT State Board of Education Licensing Overview https://schools.utah.gov/licensing/pathways | SLT: bachelor's degree or higher in ComD | SLT: one must have the C-SLPA OR be enrolled in a SLT program (see https://schools.utah.gov/licensing/apply which has a link to the requirements, as shown here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OMmmhIAwL5HrKEShRqzJNeTNmG7N5VwYT-_is61JAN0 )- it must be noted that the SLT AEL cannot be renewed as of June 10, 2024; it can be extended, see https://schools.utah.gov/licensing/renew and see also R277-301-4 https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/rule/R277-301/Current%20Rules?searchText=R277 | yes and no - SLTs are licensed in schools: the UT State Board of Education provides a license, rather than the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | No | no, the CCC is listed as one option to complete licensing requirements for the supervising SLP https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/rule/R156-41/Current%20Rules | Per USHA, "There has been much confusion and frustration in regards to [the school licensure of speech-language technician qualifications]. In order to provide further information and proper understand, please click" [a link that does not work :-(] https://www.ushaonline.net/useful-websites/ | Utah Department of Commerce > Division of Professional Licensing > Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Board https://dopl.utah.gov/audiology/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Vermont | Yes | speech-language pathology assistants. in schools, they are called "paraprofessionals" and are not regulated | primarily in schools, with the intention of expansion to other settings see https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b48f8ba75f9ee162931a1e9/t/5b67cf2f70a6adef3b212a12/1533529905529/SLPA+FACT+SHEET+100613.pdf | no | no, the state does not have SLPAs listed in any rules or regulations (despite VSHA efforts, it seems) | yes & no, since SLPAs are not regulated or licensed, there are no formal regulations for their supervising SLPs. However, to obtain licensure in VT through the Office of Professional Regulation, the SLP must upload proof of "ASHA certification" (even though this is not written in regulation), see requirements here https://sos.vermont.gov/speech-language-pathologist/forms-instructions/ and regulations here https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/fullchapter/26/087 . SLPs who work in schools also require Educational SLP licenses, issuesd by the Agency of Education. SLPAs are NOT mentioned by this entity https://education.vermont.gov/educator-licensure/become-a-vermont-educator/speech-language-pathologists | yes & no | The Vermont Speech-Language Hearing Association is advocating for regulation and licensure for SLPAs, see their website with links to their efforts and proposals https://www.vsha.us/school-issuesslpassistant-task-force | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Virginia | yes | speech-language pathologist assistant; sometimes assistant speech-language pathologists. They are mentioned in the code of VA about Audiology & SLP (https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/media/dhpweb/docs/aslp/leg/Chapter26_ASLP.pdf) and in Regulations Governing the Practice of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/media/dhpweb/docs/aslp/leg/ASLP.pdf) | unclear | bachelor's degree or associate's degree and documented training by a licensed speech-language pathologist OR Employment as a speech-language pathologist assistant in a United States jurisdiction within the last five years preceding July 27, 2016 (VA Regulations, 18VAC30-21-140.B.1.b., pg 11) | there is no issued license for SLPAs in VA - and the C-SLPA is not mentioned | No, the Board does not license SLPAs. Supervising SLPs, who are licensed, are responsible for SLPAs. (see Regulations, 18VAC30-21-140.A.2, pg 10) | none | Yes and no. Per pg 6 of https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/media/dhpweb/docs/aslp/leg/ASLP.pdf, the initial license for an SLP can only be grated with a current and unrestricted CCC but is not required to be licensed to work in the schools. But there seem to be no requirements on how long the SLP has been licensed before supervising SLPAs. If working in the schools, the SLP does not need the CCC ever. If working outside of the schools, the SLP would need to have had the CCC at least at initial licensure, which could also be when the SLP is supervising the SLPA but also might not be. | maximum number: 2 FT assistants (see VA regulations, 18VAC30-21-140.E.1, pg 13) | determined by the supervising SLP but at least 2 client sessions every 30 days (see VA regulations, 18VAC30-21-140.E.2, pg 13) | yes | Per Fix SLP MEGA facts spreadsheet: "The CCC [is] required to supervise SLPAs Only for the first year of licensure. Note that Virginia defines an SLPA in their regulations, but does not license them." | https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/media/dhpweb/docs/aslp/leg/ASLP.pdf (pp. 13-16) VA Board laws & regulations VA Department of Health - Board of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology | ||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Washington | yes. https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=246-828-112 | speech-language pathology assistants | public schools + maybe more? very unclear legislation around it. There are references in the rules/regulations to IEPs/students/superintendent & also to treatment plan/patient - so maybe schools & medical settings?? | associate's or higher with specific SLP and GE requirements (see https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=246-828-617), 100 hours of supervised experience | Unclear, however, WA DOH does not require the CCC for SLPs, so it's unlikely WA DOH would require the C-SLPA. | Yes, SLPAs are certified through Washingon State Department of Health. https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=18.35 https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=246-828 | 30 hours every three years (per year conversion: 10 hours per year), at least one hour in infection control and at least 2 hours in health equity training; see specifics | Unclear, however, WA DOH does not require the CCC for SLPs, so it's unlikely WA DOH would require the CCC to supervise SLPAs. | WA state license | no | main info page: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/speech-language-pathology-assistant https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=18.35&full=true#18.35.190 https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=246-828-617&pdf=true https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2009-10/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/5601-S.SL.pdf?cite=2009%20c%20301%20s%2011 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2009-10/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/6297.SL.pdf?cite=2010%20c%2065%20s%205 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | West Virginia | yes | speech-language pathology assistants | unclear | associate's or higher with SLPA training (https://code.wvlegislature.gov/30-32-15/) | no | yes, SLPAs register with the Board and the Board has regulatory authority https://code.wvlegislature.gov/30-32-19/ | unclear - must be listed somewhere other than WV code (SLPs' continuing education requirements aren't even listed here https://code.wvlegislature.gov/30-32-17/) | No | WV license (WV Code 30-32-14(a)2) | direct supervision of the first three hours of treatment by the assistant for each patient or client, followed by a minimum of one direct observation for each subsequent two week period (WV Code 30-32-14(b)4) | no | https://code.wvlegislature.gov/30-32-15/ W. Va. Code 30-32-19(g)(4) and W. Va. Code R 29-2-4.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Wisconsin | yes - but support personnel are not mentioned in the WI Administrative Code found here. But they are mentioned in the WI Administrative Code found here (Subchapter III-Unlicensed individuals). | In WI Administrative Code, they are referred to as "Unlicensed Individuals" (see cell 51B for link). They are referred to as "extenders" and/or "paraprofessionals" and/or "Special Education Program Aide" when working in schools https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing/apply-educator-license/special-ed-aide | possibly only in schools | unclear | no | no, SLPAs are not licensed by and are thus not regulated by the WI Department of Safety and Professional Services > Hearing and Speech Examining Board. When working in schools, SLPAs are licensed as SpEd aides (see cell 51N-O) | none, no license to renew, no continuing education requirement (https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/has/8) | No | maximum number: up to 2 FT equivalent at any time (HAS 6.15(2)(a)) | at least 50% of client contact time during the first 90 days of employment and no less than 10% thereafter (HAS 6.14(3)(a)) | no | OTAs & PTAs who work in schools are licensed through DPI with those titles, but SLPAs are licensed through DPI under the title "Special Education Program Aide." SLPs are licensed as "School Speech and Language Pathologists" https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing/apply-educator-license/other/speech-language | DSPS>Hearing and Speech Examining Board https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/RulesStatutes/HAS.aspx WI Dept of Public Instruction SpEd aide license https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing/apply-educator-license/special-ed-aide and handbook https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/sped/pdf/sl-paraprofessionals.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Wyoming | yes | SLP assistants (hereafter in this row "SLPAs") and aides | unclear, no specific settings were explicitly verboten. Schools definitely employ paraprofessionals. WY DOH mentions "assistant level personnel" in outpatient settings but does not mention SLPAs directly (see Appendix E, link accessed here https://health.wyo.gov/aging/hls/facility-types/outpatient-physical-therapyspeech-pathology-federal-certification-information/ ). unsure about EI | SLPAs: associate's degree in SLPA OR a bachelor's degree in ComD/SLP or equivalent, at least 100 hours of supervised clinical fieldwork (see WY Administrative Rules 058-0001: Chapter 12, section 2) Aides: high school diploma or equivalent (see WY Administrative Rules 058-0001: Chapter 5) | no, "completion of ASHA SLPA requirements" is one way to obtain initial SLPA certification in WY (see WY Administrative Rules 058-0001: Chapter 12, section 2) | SLPAs are certified by the WY State Board of Examiners of SLP & Aud. Aides are registered with the Board. SLPAs & aides can be employed in public schools as paraprofessionals but in that setting, they are not issued any specific license or permit by the WY Professional Teaching Standards Board (see https://wyomingptsb.com/licensure/additional-school-personnel/?highlight=speech%20pathology ) | SLPA: 10 per year (see WY Administrative Rules 058-0001: Chapter 12, section 5) Aides: none | no | SLPA: supervising SLP must be licensed and in good standing with the WY Board. Minimum 3 years practicing as a licensed SLP (CFY does not count, as this is provisional licensure). Supervising SLP must complete at least 2 hours of CE in supervision. Aides: Supervising SLP must be licensed in WY, further requirements are not made clear in WY Administrative Rules 058-0001: Chapter 5. Maximum number: 3 SLPAs (see WY Administrative Rules 058-0001: Chapter 12, section 6), unclear whether the supervising SLP may supervise 3 SLPAs and 3 aides or if just 3 total (supervisor forms for SLPA certification and SLP Aide registration both list 3 slots and neither mentions the other) | SLPAs: first 90 days from initial certification: 30% supervision (at least 20% direct, 10% indirect). After 90 days minimum one hour direct per week, with indirect as much as needed. (see WY Administrative Rules 058-0001: Chapter 12, section 6) Aides: direct supervision and training plan must be in place (see WY Administrative Rules 058-0001: Chapter 5) | no, ASHA certification is an "or" option to become licensed initially in WY | WY State Board of Examiners of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology https://speech.wyo.gov/ link to SLPA certification form & application instructions for aide https://speech.wyo.gov/professionals/forms current statute https://rules.wyo.gov/Search.aspx?Agency=058&Program=0001 and rules https://speech.wyo.gov/rules-and-regulations and and and and and | the ASHA state site listed old rules/regs (from 2016, the ones on the WY State Board site were from 2024) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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