Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC)
ASLP-IC is an occupational licensure compact that:
- Addresses increased demand to provide/receive audiology and speech-language pathology services.
- Authorizes both telehealth and in-person practice across state lines in ASLP-IC states.
- Is similar in form and function to occupational licensure compacts for nursing, psychology, medicine, physical therapy and emergency medical services.
ASLP-IC is operational when 10 states enact the legislation for the compact.
- Audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in their home state apply for a privilege to practice under the ASLP-IC. State lines are a barrier no more!
- ASLP-IC states communicate and exchange information including verification of licensure and disciplinary sanctions.
- ASLP-IC states retain the ability to regulate practice in their states.
Benefits
Impacts
- Allowing licensed audiologists and speech-language pathologists to practice face to face or through telehealth across state lines without having to become licensed in additional ASLP-IC states.
- Permitting audiologists and speech-language pathologists to provide services to populations currently underserved or geographically isolated.
- Allowing military personnel and spouses to more easily maintain their profession when relocating.
Resources
- Learn more about interstate compacts by visiting CSG’s National Center for Interstate Compacts.
- Learn more about the ASLP-IC.
- Find out who the collaborative partners are and see the latest updates.
- ASHA Compacts Presentation: Compacts 101 [PDF] (August 27, 2019)
- ASHA Compact Presentation:
ASLP-IC Section by Section [PDF] (September 30, 2019)
For questions, contact Dan Logsdon at dlogsdon@csg.org or ASHA at interstatecompact@asha.org.
