CHAPTER 20:79:01
QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE
Section
20:79:01:01 Definitions.
20:79:01:02 Incomplete application.
20:79:01:03 Information required, Repealed.
20:79:01:04 Notarization of application and transcripts.
20:79:01:05 Fees, Repealed.
20:79:01:06 Fee schedule for applications.
20:79:01:07 Fee schedule for licensure.
20:79:01:08 No reimbursement before expiration of license, Repealed.
20:79:01:09 No refunds for fees.
20:79:01:10 Certificates, Repealed.
20:79:01:11 Application disposition.
20:79:01:12 Verification of licensure for the public, Repealed.
20:79:01:13 Restrictions on a limited license to practice speech-language pathology.
20:79:01:14 Term for a provisional license to practice speech-language pathology.
20:79:01:15 Supervision of speech-language provisional licensees.
20:79:01:02. Incomplete application. A licensure application deemed incomplete by Board staff must be completed within one year from the date received by the board, or the board must consider it withdrawn.
Source: 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013; 50 SDR 23, effective September 3, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-37-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-37-4, 36-37-12(15), 36-37-14(1), 36-37-15(1), 36-37-17(2), 36-37-18(1), 36-37-18.1(1).
20:79:01:03. Information required. Repealed.
Source: 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013; 50 SDR 23, effective September 3, 2023.
20:79:01:04. Notarization of application and transcripts. Applications must be notarized. Applicants are responsible for having official college transcripts sent from the college to the board.
Source: 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-37-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-37-12.
20:79:01:05. Fees. Repealed.
Source: 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013; 50 SDR 23, effective September 3, 2023.
20:79:01:06. Fee schedule for applications. The application fee for licensure is as follows:
(1) Speech-language pathologist license, one hundred dollars;
(2) Provisional license, one hundred dollars;
(3) Limited license, one hundred dollars; and
(4) Speech-language pathology assistant license, one hundred dollars.
Source: 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013; 50 SDR 23, effective September 3, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-37-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-37-4, 36-37-12(15), 36-37-14, 36-37-15, 36-37-17, 36-37-18, 36-37-18.1.
20:79:01:07. Fee schedule for licensure. The licensure fee for a biennial license is as follows:
(1) Speech-language pathologist license, one hundred and fifty dollars;
(2) Provisional license, one hundred and fifty dollars;
(3) Limited license, one hundred and fifty dollars; and
(4) Speech-language pathology assistant license,one hundred dollars.
Source: 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013; 50 SDR 23, effective September 3, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-37-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-37-12(3).
20:79:01:08. No reimbursement before expiration of license. Repealed.
Source: 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013; 50 SDR 23, effective September 3, 2023.
20:79:01:09. No refunds for fees. All fees paid to the board are non-refundable.
Source: 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013; 50 SDR 23, effective September 3, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-37-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-37-12(3).
20:79:01:10. Certificates. Repealed.
Source: 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013; 50 SDR 23, effective September 3, 2023.
20:79:01:12. Verification of licensure for the public. Repealed.
Source: 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013; 50 SDR 23, effective September 3, 2023.
20:79:01:13. Restrictions on a limited license to practice speech-language pathology. The limited license will only be issued for the purpose of providing speech-language services as part of employment or contract with a public school or district, private school, or state department that provides educational services. A limited license may be renewed so long as speech-language services continue to be rendered in a public school or district, private school, or state department that offers educational services and the renewal fee is paid. A person who holds a limited license may not perform non-medical endoscopy pursuant to SDCL 36-37-4 nor evaluate or treat swallowing functions.
Source: 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-37-4, 36-37-6, 36-37-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-37-4, 36-37-12.
20:79:01:14. Term for a provisional license to practice speech-language pathology. The provisional license is valid for a term of twenty-four (24) months from the date of issuance and may only be renewed one time.
Source: 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-37-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-37-12, 36-37-17.
20:79:01:15. Supervision of speech-language pathologist provisional licensee. A supervised postgraduate professional experience, as referenced in SDCL 36-37-14(5), comprises three segments. Each segment requires the supervisor provide six hours of direct observation of the provisional licensee and six hours of indirect observation of the provisional licensee. If a provisional licensee has more than one supervisor, the supervisors must coordinate to collectively complete the provisional licensee’s observation hours.
Source: 50 SDR 23, effective September 3, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-37-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-37-14(5), 36-37-17.
Example: Indirect observation includes reviewing diagnostic reports, treatment records, and treatment plans; monitoring participation in case conferences and professional meetings; and evaluations through consultation with colleagues, clients, or client families.
