Relevant Laws and Resources

PRIMARY LAW

FOR ALL AUDIOLOGISTS, SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, AND ASSISTANTS

• The Illinois Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act

• Rules Part 1465

• Temporary Licenses (must eventually become Permanent licenses)

• Section 1465.41An applicant pursuing licensure as a speech language pathologist shall obtain a temporary license prior to beginning the supervised professional experience as specified in Section 1465.30.

• Must also hold an IDFPR temporary license to apply for the PEL (see drop down section under SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

FOR THOSE REQUIRED TO BILL MEDICARE, MEDICAID, and/or PRIVATE INSURANCES

• Healthcare Worker Self-Referral Act

• All Providers Handbook Supplement

• Illinois Healthcare and Family Services Medical Providers Information

• Medical Provider Handbooks

• IMPACT and NPI—IL Department of Human Services

FOR THOSE WORKING IN THE SCHOOL SETTING

• Illinois Administrative Code 

• Part 25 Educational Licensure

• Part 28 Standards for Endorsements in Special Education

• Part 226 Special Education (esp. Section 226.735 Workload for Special Educators)

• Illinois School Code

• Handbook for Local Education Agencies

FOR THOSE WORKING IN EARLY INTERVENTION

• Early Intervention Services System Act

• Administrative Code TITLE 89: SOCIAL SERVICES, CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, SUBCHAPTER e: EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES PART 500 EARLY 

  INTERVENTION PROGRAM

• Illinois Early Intervention Provider Handbook (7/2022)