Arkansas Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Arkansas Department of Health

Arkansas Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Updated Rules:

Rule Markup
Final Rules (effective August 10, 2020)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Arkansas State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is revising Section 13 of its rule regarding the registration, practice, and supervision requirements applicable to speech-language pathology assistants. The Board invites public comment on the proposed rule changes and the comments received to date.

The proposed changes to Section 13 and the comments are available on the Board’s webpage or you may contact the Board to obtain a written copy by email at abespa@arkansas.gov or by phone at 501-537-9151.

The public comment period will begin January 28, 2022, and conclude on February 28, 2022. Written comments from the public should be emailed to abespa@arkansas.gov or mailed to the Board at 4815 W. Markham St., Slot 72 Little Rock, AR 72205. The Board will discuss any comments received at their next public meeting, which will be scheduled following the conclusion of the public comment period. Comments must be received in advance of the meeting in order to be considered by the Board. If you wish to sign up for meeting notifications, please contact the Board via email at abespa@arkansas.gov or by phone at 501-537-9151.

Section 13 Rule Mark up

Announcements & Resources:

Guidelines for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Routine Care Reopening.
Are you completing the Clinical Fellowship or a recent graduate? Read this for important licensure information.
Requests for licensure verification must be made in writing. Either submit (mail, email, or fax) the appropriate state form or include complete licensee and remittance information.
If you have questions regarding teletherapy, please refer to ABESPA Rules. Please know that ABESPA has no authority over billing issues, which are strictly between Provider and Payer.
Direct supervision of SLPA’s may be accomplished via telepractice in accordance with ABESPA Rules.

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The function of the Board is to examine the credentials and qualifications of Speech-Language Pathologists, Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, and Audiologists who wish to provide services to the people of Arkansas, and to issue licenses or registration to those individuals who meet the standards set forth in §17-100-101 et seq. The Board acts on behalf of consumers by handling complaints to ensure that quality speech-language pathology and audiology services are delivered to the public.

Office	Address	Phone
Arkansas Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology	4815 W. Markham, Slot 72 Little Rock, AR 72205-3867	501-537-9151

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