Verified October 9, 2026 against the practice act, board rules and sources cited below. The board decides every application. All states
What SLPs and audiologists miss in Arkansas
- All Arkansas licenses expire June 30 every year, whatever the issue date.
- A complete application packet lets an applicant start work during a 30-day grace period.
Can I practice in Arkansas on an ASLP Compact privilege?
Arkansas has enacted the ASLP Compact but is not issuing privileges yet. Until it does, practicing here takes a Arkansas license, and a Arkansas license does not yet give you a privilege anywhere else.
- Enacted, not issuing yet
Can an SLP or audiologist licensed elsewhere get a Arkansas license by endorsement?
Out-of-state SLPs and audiologists file the standard application with license verifications in sealed envelopes. Once a complete packet arrives, the applicant gets a 30-day grace period to start work while it is processed.
Which exams does Arkansas require for a license?
Applicants show a passing Praxis score or ASHA certification (audiologists may also use ABA certification). The board lists no state law exam.
- Praxis exam
- No state jurisprudence exam
Does Arkansas offer a temporary SLP or audiology license?
A nonresident licensed in an equivalent state, or holding the CCC, may practice up to 30 days per fiscal year in cooperation with an Arkansas licensee.
How do clinical fellows get licensed in Arkansas?
A graduate with a master's degree and clinical experience works on a provisional license during the 36 weeks of full-time professional experience. It converts to a full license once ASHA confirms the CCC, with no new application or fee.
- Speech-Language Pathology Provisional license
Does Arkansas license SLP assistants?
SLPAs need a bachelor's in speech-language pathology or an associate SLPA program plus 100 hours of fieldwork, or ASHA's C-SLPA. ASHA reports a cap of two full-time or three part-time SLPAs per supervisor and 10 CE hours a year.
- SLPA license
What audiologists need to know in Arkansas
Audiologists may dispense hearing aids under the audiology license but must follow rules on medical clearance and consumer protection.
- Dispensing covered by the audiology license
Ancillary License: Speech-Language Pathology (K-12) in Arkansas
School SLPs hold an Arkansas Department of Education ancillary license, which requires a master's or the CCC, the national exam, a background check and state trainings on parental involvement, child maltreatment, suicide prevention and dyslexia.
Citation: Arkansas Department of Education, as summarized by ASHA
How often does a Arkansas SLP or audiology license renew?
Every license expires June 30 and must be renewed by July 15 to avoid late fees. Each July-to-June period needs 10 clock hours, at least five in Content Area I; dual licensees need 15. New licensees skip the CE report in their first licensing year.
- Renews every year
- 10 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Arkansas?
For a license, we send your Praxis scores and verifications, file the application and carry the board correspondence. License by endorsement is $599 for an SLP or audiologist.