Arkansas Speech-Language Pathologist Licensing Guide

Arkansas issues temporary speech-language pathology licenses, allowing speech-language pathologists to begin practicing while their permanent endorsement application is being processed. For travelers, this is often the fastest path to starting an assignment.

Eligibility requirements:

• Applicant must submit a completed application to Arkansas board
• Applicant must provide current ASHA card or equivalent license verification from another state
• Applicant must pay the $5 application fee at time of submission

Issuance timeline:

• Temporary license is automatically issued upon receipt of complete application, fee, and valid ASHA card verification
• Grace period begins immediately upon board confirmation of completed submission and extends until next scheduled board meeting

Denial risks:

• Failure to include ASHA card or equivalent verification document with application
• Application submitted without payment of $5 fee
• Applicant does not hold active ASHA certification or valid out-of-state SLP license

Important for travelers: Temporary license automatically expires at next board meeting; permanent license issuance or denial occurs at that meeting. If permanent application is denied at board meeting, temporary license revokes immediately and applicant must cease practice. If applicant cannot demonstrate ongoing eligibility (e.g., ASHA certification lapses during grace period), temporary privilege may be revoked before board meeting.