CHAPTER 20:79:02
LICENSE EXPIRATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSURE
Section
20:79:02:01 License expiration.
20:79:02:02 License renewal.
20:79:02:03 License renewal fees.
20:79:02:04 Late fees.
20:79:02:05 Continuing education.
20:79:02:06 Proof of continuing education.
20:79:02:07 Reinstatement of expired license.
20:79:02:01. License expiration. All licenses issued by the board expire on the first day of October of the second year succeeding the issuance thereof. A license may be renewed upon the receipt of the renewal application and payment of the fee fixed by the board. An otherwise qualified person who submits a license renewal within 30 days after the expiration shall be granted a license renewal without a late fee.
Source: 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-37-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-37-12.
20:79:02:02. License renewal. All licensees wishing to renew a license shall:
(1) Pay the renewal fee;
(2) Submit an application for renewal on a form prescribed by the board; and
(3) Submit documentation of completion of the required continuing education requirements.
Source: 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-37-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-37-12.
20:79:02:03. License renewal fees. Fees for biennial renewal of a license are as follows:
(1) Speech-language pathologist, 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, one hundred dollars.
Source: 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013; 50 SDR 23, effective September 3, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-37-12, 36-37-17.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-37-4, 36-37-12(3), 36-37-17, 36-37-19(3).
20:79:02:04. Late fees. Any person who submits a license renewal after 30 but within 180 days of expiration of the previous license must pay a late fee of $50 in addition to the license renewal fee. Licensees who fail to renew the license within 180 days from the expiration of the previous license will be required to reapply for licensure and all applicable fees will apply.
Source: 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-37-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-37-12.
20:79:02:05. Continuing education. To be eligible for renewal, a licensee must complete at least twenty credit hours or 2.0 units of continuing education for each two-year renewal period. One unit of continuing education is equal to ten credit hours. A one-credit college course is equal to 1.5 units. Continuing education may be completed through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), ASHA-approved providers, or any formal education courses or presentations in which the objectives relate to the theory or clinical application of theory pertaining to the practice of speech-language pathology.
The board retains final authority for acceptance of any continuing education submissions by a licensee.
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(15), 36-37-21(7).
20:79:02:06. Proof of continuing education. The following documentation of proof of continuing education must be submitted with the renewal application:
(1) Certificate of attendance;
(2) Official college transcript; or
(3) ASHA CEU transcript.
Source: 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-37-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-37-12.
20:79:02:07. Reinstatement of expired license. An applicant who fails to renew the license within 180 days, may have the license reinstated so long as the applicant:
(1) Submits an application for licensure;
(2) Provides documentation of completion of the required continuing education; and
(3) Pays the application and licensure fee as set by the board.
Source: 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-37-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-37-12.
