{"data":{"id":"us-az/a.r.s.-36-1940.01","jurisdiction":"us-az","citation":"A.R.S. § 36-1940.01","heading":"Speech\u001elanguage pathologist; licensure requirements; fingerprint clearance card; rules","body":"A. A person who wishes to be licensed as a speech-language pathologist shall:\n\n1. Submit a nonrefundable application fee as prescribed by section 36-1908.\n\n2. Submit evidence satisfactory to the director that the applicant has:\n\n(a) A master's degree in speech-language pathology or the equivalent from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university in a program consistent with the standards of this state's universities.\n\n(b) Completed a supervised clinical practicum in speech-language pathology from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university in a program consistent with the standards of this state's universities.\n\n(c) Completed postgraduate professional experience in the field of speech-language pathology approved by the director.\n\n3. Pass an examination pursuant to section 36-1902, subsection G.\n\n4. Not have had a license revoked or suspended by a state within the preceding two years and not be presently ineligible for licensure in any state because of a prior revocation or suspension.\n\nB. A person who wishes to be licensed as a speech-language pathologist whose practice is limited to providing services to pupils under the authority of a local education agency or state-supported institution shall:\n\n1. Submit a nonrefundable application fee as provided by section 36-1908.\n\n2. Submit proof of an employee or contractor relationship with a local education agency or a state-supported institution.\n\n3. Hold a certificate in speech and language therapy awarded by the state board of education.\n\nC. A person who wishes to be licensed as a speech-language pathologist and have the privilege to practice pursuant to article 4.1 of this chapter shall obtain a fingerprint clearance card pursuant to section 41-1758.07.\n\nD. The director shall adopt rules prescribing criteria for approved postgraduate professional experience.","path":["Title 36 Public Health and Safety"],"source_url":"https://www.azleg.gov/ars/36/01940-01.htm","current_through":"2026-09-04","vintage":"2026-08-09","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T00:49:56Z","sha256":"7bf2299ec66aa00785c1533936a76da8e622bd9b720ad082e51223906966a6e2","source_id":"us-az","stale":true,"prev":"us-az/a.r.s.-36-1940","next":"us-az/a.r.s.-36-1940.02"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}