In response to changes in the personnel qualifications section of the new IDEA law, the ASHA Executive Board has approved a comprehensive plan to assist state associations facing possible challenges to speech-language pathology and audiology credentials required to provide appropriate speech, language and hearing services in schools.
The plan provides for a series of strategic initiatives to:
- collect data and information related to personnel issues and develop advocacy resources;
- work with state associations to identify, outreach to and engage key stakeholders in advocacy efforts on these issues; and
- collaborate with state associations to assist in providing the resources needed to deal with threats to reducing state certification and licensure requirements for ASHA school-based members.
