Mississippi Support Personnel Laws and Regulations

The following information includes laws and regulations for speech-language pathology and audiology support personnel in educational and other practice settings. The information is reviewed on an annual basis. Please be advised that regulations and policy may change at any time, so always check with your state for the most up-to-date information.

School Setting Requirements

Support personnel are not used in Mississippi schools.

Statutory and Regulatory Requirements

1. Speech-language pathology and audiology aides must be 18 years old and have the minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Speech-language pathology and audiology aides must register with the Department.
3. A licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist may not supervise more than three aides.
4. The supervising licensee must institute a training program and must directly supervise the first 5 hours the aide works with clients; afterwards, the supervisor must directly observe the aide during 20% of the time that the aide works with clients per week.
5. Aides must wear appropriate identification and written consent is required of clients being served.

Resources

For further information on laws and regulations for speech-language pathology and audiology support personnel in educational and other practice settings, please visit this website:

Regulations for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Aides

To see where your state stands on support personnel licensure trends, please view the trend chart which is updated at the end of each calendar year:

Support Personnel [PDF]

Questions regarding this information? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.