KRS 334A.035: Interim license requirement -- Exemption for public school speech -

language pathologists with teacher certification in communication disorders.

(1) (a) A person who has a Master's degree in the area of speech -language pathology

or communication disord ers, or is currently enrolled in a doctoral degree

program with emphasis in speech -language pathology or communication

disorders, or has substantive equivalent course work as defined by the board's

administrative regulations and who has completed supervise d direct clinical

practicum with individuals presenting a variety of disorders of communication

and swallowing, the experience being obtained with a training institution or in

one (1) of its cooperating programs, shall apply for an interim license during

the time that person is completing postgraduate professional experience

deemed necessary by the board. The postgraduate professional experience

shall be completed under the supervision of a speech -language pathologist

who holds a Kentucky license or certifi cation by other accrediting bodies, at

the discretion of the board.

(b) A person with interim licensure shall make every effort to take and pass a

national examination in speech -language pathology approved by the board at

the time of the application for l icensure. If unsuccessful with the examination,

the licensee shall submit documentation of the applicant's preparation to take

the national examination and continue to practice under supervision in

accordance with this section. The board shall promulgate a n administrative

regulation in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to establish the

documentation required under this paragraph.

(c) Upon completion of postgraduate professional experience deemed necessary

by the board, the speech-language pathologist shall make an application to the

board within thirty (30) days for permanent licensure, if all requirements have

been completed satisfactorily, or for renewal of the interim license at the

discretion of the board. Failure to do so shall result in forfeiture of th e interim

license.

(d) An interim license shall not exceed a period of twenty -four (24) months

without board approval.

(2) (a) A person who has a baccalaureate degree in the area of speech -language

pathology or communication disorders as defined by administrative regulation

shall apply for an interim license as a speech -language pathology assistant

during the time that person is completing his or her professional experience as

established by the board by administrative regulation. The postgraduate

professional experience shall be completed under the supervision of an

appropriately qualified supervisor.

(b) Upon completion of the postgraduate professional experience, the speech -

language pathology assistant shall make immediate application to the board

within thirty (30) days for permanent licensure if all requirements have been

completed satisfactorily, or for renewal of the interim license at the discretion

of the board. Failure to do so shall result in forfeiture of the interim license.

(c) An interim lice nse shall not exceed a period of twenty -four (24) months

without board approval.

(3) (a) A speech -language pathologist employed solely by the public schools in a

certified position who holds a teacher certification in communication

disorders issued by the Education Professional Standards Board shall be

exempt from holding a license issued by the board.

(b) A speech -language pathologist in a classified position who does not hold a

teacher certification in communication disorders issued by the Education

Professional Standards Board shall apply for and maintain appropriate

licensure.

(c) The public school speech -language pathologist shall determine from the local

school board how his or her position is categorized.