Section 17-100-302 - Eligibility(a) The Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall issue a license to a person who meets the requirements of this chapter and pays to the board the application for initial license fee prescribed in § 17-100-308.(b) To be eligible for licensure by the board as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist, a person shall: (1) Possess at least a master's degree in the area of speech-language pathology or a master's degree in audiology obtained on or before December 30, 2006, or a doctoral degree obtained after January 1, 2007, from an educational institution recognized by the board;(2) Submit evidence of the completion of the educational, clinical experience, and employment requirements, which shall be based on appropriate national standards and prescribed by the rules adopted under this chapter;(3) Apply for a criminal background check and meet the qualifications for issuance of a license under § 17-100-309 if he or she affirmatively indicates that he or she intends to participate in the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact; and(4) Pass an examination approved by the board before the board approves a license.(c) The board shall issue a provisional license to a person who meets the requirements of this chapter, submits the appropriate application, and pays to the board the application for initial license fee prescribed in § 17-100-308.(d) To be eligible for provisional licensure by the board as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist, a person shall: (1) Possess at least a master's degree in the area of speech-language pathology or audiology, as the case may be, from an educational institution recognized by the board;(2) Be in the process of completing the postgraduate professional experience requirement; and(3) Pass an examination approved by the board.(e) The purpose of a provisional license is to permit a person to practice speech-language pathology or audiology while completing the postgraduate professional experience as required by this chapter. A person holding a provisional license is authorized to practice speech-language pathology or audiology only while working under the supervision of a person fully licensed by this state in accordance with this chapter.(f) The board shall have the authority to adopt rules regarding the term and conditions for which a provisional license is granted.Amended by Act 2023, No. 301,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1653, eff. 7/24/2019.Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 118, eff. 7/24/2019.Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 117, eff. 7/24/2019.Amended by Act 2013, No. 219,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.Acts 1975, No. 277, §§ 10, 14; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1810, 72-1814; Acts 1993, No. 121, § 10.