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 1465.41 An 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 ISBE PEL (scroll down to drop down section under SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST).

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

• Medicaid Handbook for Local Education Agencies

FOR THOSE WORKING IN EARLY INTERVENTION

• Early Intervention Services System Act

• Changes to Administrative Code 

• Illinois Department of Human Services, Early Intervention

• Illinois Early Intervention Provider Handbook (7/2022)