Licensure Compact
The Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) allows eligible licensed audiologists and speech-language pathologists an alternative method for providing services in other member states. If you are interested in learning more about the ASLP-IC please use the following link: https://aslpcompact.com/. Louisiana is preparing to go live with the ASLP-IC Interstate Compact by the end of 2025!
Click here for information regarding ASLP-IC meetings, proposed rules, and comment submission: https://aslpcompact.com/commission/.
Requirements:
- A full valid, unencumbered audiology or speech-language pathology license
- Criminal background check
You are not eligible for compact privileges if:
- You hold a license that requires supervision
- Have not completed a criminal background check
- Hold a license that is encumbered
What is a compact?
ASLP-IC is an interstate compact, which is an agreement between states to enact legislation and enter into a contract for a specific, limited purpose or address a particular policy issue.
The Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) facilitates the interstate practice of audiology and speech-language pathology while maintaining public protection.
ASLP-IC is an interstate compact, which is a contractual, legislatively enacted agreement between states for a specific, limited purpose or to address a particular policy issue.
Benefits:
- Improves continuity of care when clients, patients, and students relocate/travel
- Improves portability for military members/spouses
- Improves access to audiology and speech-language pathology providers
- Increases choice of audiology and speech-language pathology providers
- Increases access to client, patient, and student care
- Facilitates alternate delivery methods (Telehealth)
- Simplifies/speeds up the current process
- Addresses portability & barriers to access
- Practice of audiology and speech-language pathology occurs in the state where the patient/client is located at the time of the patient/client encounter
Infographic: https://aslpcompact.com/compact-toolkit/.
Fact Sheet: https://aslpcompact.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/80189-ASLP-IC-Fact-Sheet_V4.pdf.
Compact Section by Section: https://aslpcompact.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/90792-ASLP-IC-Section-Flyer_Final.pdf.
The first ten states (bolded) to enact legislation formed the compact commission and created the rules and bylaws that govern the compact. As of October 2025, 37 states have successfully passed legislation to adopt the compact. The most up-to-date information can be found: https://aslpcompact.com/compact-map/.
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