Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 609 - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY
Chapter 609-8 - RENEWAL AND REINSTATEMENT
Rule 609-8-.03 - Reinstatement

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 609-8-.03

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) Expired License.

(a) The failure to late renew an expired license within three (3) months of its expiration shall have the same effect as a surrender or revocation and the applicant for reinstatement shall meet the same conditions provided in Rule 609-8-.03(2) regarding reinstatement of a surrendered or revoked license.

(b) An expired license may be reinstated following the expiration date and late renewal period by submission of a completed reinstatement application and payment of a reinstatement penalty fee as set by the Board (see Fee Schedule). Such persons must also provide evidence of having met continuing professional education as set out in Rule 609-7-.01. Reinstatement shall be at the discretion of the Board.

(2) Reinstatement of a Surrendered or Revoked License. A person applying for reinstatement must submit the following:

(a) If 12 months or less from the date the license was surrendered or revoked, submit a completed reinstatement application to the Board, provide documentation of having completed thirty (30) contact hours or 3.0 CEUs directly related to the scope of practice of the license within two (2) years preceding the date of application, and pay to the Board the reinstatement fee as set by the Board.

(b) If greater than 12 months but no more than 24 Months from the date the license was surrendered or revoked, submit a completed reinstatement application to the Board, provide documentation of having completed forty (40) contact hours or 4.0 CEUs directly related to the scope of practice of the license within two (2) years preceding the date of application, and pay to the Board the reinstatement fee as set by the Board.

(c) If greater than 24 months but no more than 36 Months from the date the license was surrendered or revoked, submit a completed reinstatement applicant ion to the Board, provide documentation of having completed fifty (50) contact hours or 5.0 CEUs directly related to the scope of practice of the license within two (2) years preceding the date of application, and pay to the Board the reinstatement fee as set by the Board.

(d) If 36 months or greater from the date the license was surrendered or revoked, the person may not have the license reinstated unless the person meets one of the following requirements:
1. Submit a completed reinstatement application to the Board and show that the person has:
(i) Retaken and passed the PRAXIS exam within two (2) years of the date of the application;
(I) If you have maintained current American Speech-Language-Hearing (ASHA) certification or American Board of Audiology (ABA) certification since the expiration date(s) of your Georgia license, you will not be required to re-take and pass the National Exam (PRAXIS). You must contact ASHA and/or ABA to request a Verification of Certification Letter be mailed directly to the Board. If the date of initial certification is beyond two (2) years, the applicant must show recency of study as specified in the Board Rules. The Board will review the application and the AHSA or ABA documentation. If the eligibility requirements as defined in Georgia laws and rules are met, the applicant may be issued a license. American Academy of Audiology (AAA) membership does not satisfy the requirements of this rule.

(ii) Obtained fifty (50) contact hours or 5.0 CEUs directly related to the scope of practice of the license within two (2) years preceding the date of application. The continuing education must meet the approval of the Board;

(iii) Paid the reinstatement fee as set by the Board (see Fee Schedule); and

(iv) Met the requirements for the license in effect on the date of the application; or

2. Submit a completed reinstatement application to the Board and show that the person has:
(i) A current license from another state or country with equivalent standards to the current Georgia Act with the verification from the other state or country;

(ii) Practiced the licensed profession in such other state(s) or country for a period of at least 2 years, and practiced for a period of at least two (2) years of the previous five (5) years from the date of the reinstatement application;

(iii) Obtained fifty (50) contact hours or 5.0 CEUs directly related to the scope of practice of the license within two (2) years preceding the date of application. The continuing education must meet the approval of the Board;

(iv) Paid the reinstatement fee as set by the Board (see Fee Schedule).

(3) A surrendered or revoked license is subject to reinstatement at the discretion of the Board. The Board may restore or reissue a license and, as a condition thereof may impose any disciplinary action.

O.C.G.A. Sections 43-1-4, 43-1-7, 43-1-19, 43-44-6, 43-44-7, 43-44-8, 43-44-9, 43-44-11 and 43-44-13.

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