The following information summarizes the requirements currently necessary to begin work in the public school system as an:
Audiologist or Speech-Language Pathologist
This information has been collected by researching individual state department of education regulations and policy documents, state administrative code provisions and by contacting each state department of education. Please be advised that regulations and policy may change at any time, so always check with your state department of education for the most up-to-date information.
Audiologist
State Licensure Requirements
The Kansas State Department of Education does not require audiologists to meet additional requirements to provide services in schools, other than state licensure.
Support Personnel (state licensure)
Audiology assistants must have a high school diploma and complete a training program conducted by a state licensed speech-language pathologist. Each supervisor shall directly supervise at least 10% of the assistant's client contact time. Each supervisor shall, within 30 days of employing an assistant, submit written verification of the assistant's name, employment location, and evidence of the assistant's meeting the established qualifications.
Speech-Language Pathologist
State LicensureSpeech-Language Pathologist
The Kansas State Department of Education does not require speech-language pathologists to meet additional requirements to provide services in schools, other than state licensure.
Support Personnel (state licensure)
Speech-language pathology assistants must have a high school diploma and complete a training program conducted by a state licensed speech-language pathologist. Each supervisor shall directly supervise at least 10% of the assistant's client contact time. Each supervisor shall, within 30 days of employing an assistant, submit written verification of the assistant's name, employment location, and evidence of the assistant's meeting the established qualifications.