About
The Academy monitors state legislative and regulatory activities to represent the interests of audiologists on issues impacting the practice of audiology, including, but not limited to, topics such as the scope of practice, support personnel, multistate licensure compact, and telehealth.
State Policy Advocacy Network (SPAN)
To broaden the reach of state-level efforts, and to strengthen communications across audiology groups, the Academy hosts quarterly meetings to include policy leaders from state organizations and other members interested in local advocacy work. These meetings provide the opportunity for the exchange of ideas relative to legislation, regulation, and other public policy topics. Any state audiology group not currently participating can contact the Government Relations Manager.
State Action
Keep the Academy apprised of key legislative and regulatory efforts in your state related to audiology. What is going on in your state may help inform work in another state, or your update can help the Academy identify trends across states. Also, the Academy can help to identify resources and information that may be useful to you and other audiologists to address legislative and regulatory challenges in your state. Complete the State Action web form whenever you have any updates or requests to submit.
ACAE Recognition
The Academy is providing the following sample letter as a resource for State Academies to advocate for recognition of the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) in state licensure laws/regulations.
- ACAE Recognition Sample Letter (MS Word)
- ACAE Recognition Sample Letter (Text Only)
Multistate Licensure Compact
The Academy actively tracks and supports the implementation of the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact. To learn more about the Compact, please visit our “About” page for more information.
State Licensure
The Academy provides state-specific resources related to the laws governing audiology, assists in fostering dialogue and communication between audiologists in different states regarding specific licensure laws in individual states, and serves as an important source of information where audiologists can find the necessary tools to keep updated on current state licensure laws.
- State Licensing Information
- Single Licensure Status
- National Council of State Boards of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
