The information below is collected from state regulatory agencies responsible for regulating school based speech-language pathologists and/or audiologists. The information is reviewed on an annual basis. Please be advised that laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time, so always check with your state for the most up-to-date information.
Audiologists in the public schools are contract employees and do not fall under specific teacher requirements of the State Department of Education. State licensure is typically required for practice in the schools. Contact the board for additional information.
Ancillary License—Speech Language Pathology (K–12), valid for 5 years
The Department shall issue an Ancillary License in a licensure area identified on Appendix A, excluding an administrator’s endorsement, upon receipt of the following from an applicant, whether or not the applicant is licensed in another state:
Citation: Ark. Code R. §005.16.5-2.02.3.1 [PDF]
Thirty six clock hours of approved continuing professional education is required annually to maintain professional teaching license valid for five years in speech pathology for employment in a public education agency.
Citation: Ark. Code R. §005.16.5-2.02.3.1 [PDF]
For further information on laws and regulations for school based speech-language pathologists and audiologists, please visit this website:
Arkansas Department of Education Regulations
Questions regarding state advocacy issues? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.