Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1)
Summary: This rule outlines the requirements and procedures for
issuance of the service certificate in Speech and Language Pathology P-12,
which allows individuals certified in this field to work in a local unit of
administration (LUA) to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language,
social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in
students to promote student achievement.
(2)
Professional Certificate
(See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.05 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE).
(a) Issuance.
1. An individual is eligible for a Standard
Professional certificate in the field of Speech and Language Pathology based on
meeting one of the following requirements:
(i) Completion of a state-approved
certification preparation program in Speech and Language Pathology at the
master's degree level - level five (5) - or higher.
(ii) Completion of a master's degree level or
higher program approved by the American Speech, Language and Hearing
Association (ASHA).
(iii)
Submission of a valid ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and
Language Pathology.
(iv) Submission
of a valid State of Georgia Speech and Language Pathologist license issued by
the Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of
State, O.C.G.A. Title 43.
2. Meet the Special Georgia Requirements (See
GaPSC Rule
505-2-.24 SPECIAL GEORGIA
REQUIREMENTS) applicable to the field of Speech and Language Pathology.
(i) Pass the Praxis content knowledge
assessment.
(ii) Meet Standards of
Conduct.
3. Apply for
certification following procedures outlined in Rule
505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION AND
APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
(3)
Non-Renewable Professional
Requirements (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.09 NON-RENEWABLE PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATE).
(a) A One (1)-year Non-Renewable
Professional certificate in the field of Speech and Language Pathology may be
issued at the request of an employing Georgia local unit of administration
(LUA) to an individual who holds an expired Georgia Clear Renewable or Standard
Professional Speech and Language Pathology Certificate but has not met renewal
requirements outlined in section (7) below.
(4) Additional Certificate Title Issued
in the Field.
(a) Retired Educator
(See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.44 RETIRED EDUCATOR
CERTIFICATE).
(5)
To Add the Field (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.34 ADD A FIELD).
(a) To add Speech and Language Pathology to
an existing certificate in any field, an individual must complete the
requirements for an initial Speech and Language Pathology certificate outlined
in (2)(a), to include all applicable Special Georgia Requirements.
(6)
To Upgrade the
Level (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.33 CERTIFICATE
UPGRADE).
(7)
Renewal
Requirements (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.36 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS).
(a) To renew a Professional Speech and
Language Pathology Certificate, an individual must meet one of the following
requirements:
1. Complete renewal
requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule
505-2-.36 RENEWAL
REQUIREMENTS.
2. Submission of a
valid ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language
Pathology.
3. Submission of a valid
State of Georgia license in Speech and Language Pathology issued by the
Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State,
O.C.G.A. Title 43.
(8)
In-Field Statement (See
GaPSC Rule
505-2-.40 IN-FIELD ASSIGNMENT).
(a) Individuals certified in Speech and
Language Pathology are in-field to serve as a Speech and Language Pathologist
in grades P-12 and to provide related educational support or direct
intervention for all students in grades P-12 whose Individual Education Program
(IEP) indicates instructional needs in the area of Speech and Language
Pathology.
O.C.G.A. §
20-2-200.
